1
as in to simplify
to make less complex
streamline the work of mailing out flyers by using computer-generated labels
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2
as in to redesign
to adapt to modern needs, taste, or usage
in an effort to compete against online vendors, many traditional retailers have had to streamline their brick-and-mortar stores
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Recent Examples of streamline
This investment means every vehicle can be cleaned, serviced, and inspected on-site, streamlining the process for buyers.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Mills continue to develop solutions that streamline their dye processes while offering clients newness and fresh colors.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Aug. 2025
The Department of Labor established the Office of Immigration Policy in June, which the administration has said will streamline the process to secure temporary and permanent work visas, for example.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
The goal of this language streamlining was total control over past, present and future.
—Laura Beers, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2025
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Mills continue to develop solutions that streamline their dye processes while offering clients newness and fresh colors.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Aug. 2025
The Department of Labor established the Office of Immigration Policy in June, which the administration has said will streamline the process to secure temporary and permanent work visas, for example.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
The goal of this language streamlining was total control over past, present and future.
—Laura Beers, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for streamline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamline
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To simplify bookings, the studio uses Mariana Tek, which allows the studio to have its own app within a larger app.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Beyond its minimalist design, the turntable also aims to simplify record playback: There are no buttons or switches—only a small, removable puck.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
23 Aug. 2025
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In a different indictment, Lewis-Martin is alleged to have taken $2,500 from two Brooklyn business owners, Gina and Tony Argento, in exchange for convincing city transportation officials to abandon a plan to redesign McGuinness Boulevard.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
21 Aug. 2025
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Last week, blood oxygen readings returned to the Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2 Apple redesigned the feature so that readings are taken on a paired iPhone, not the watch itself.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Aug. 2025
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Of those out of service, 13 are undergoing maintenance and 24 units are being modernized or replaced.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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In February, the City Council approved $5 billion in contracts, part of a broader $30 billion overhaul, to modernize the airport.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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This story has been updated to include additional comments from the developer.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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This story has been updated with additional information.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamline. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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