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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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
The technology is being credited with streamlining operating room workflow, reducing procedure time and supporting recovery.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Surgical robot Neuralink has accelerated implantation by streamlining procedural steps and refining hardware, including upgraded needle designs and advanced optics.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Each bucket can hold different toiletries like shampoo, body lotions, and shaving supplies to help streamline your shower routine.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Since Alegre joined in 2024, TelevisaUnivision has worked to streamline operations that had previously been siloed by geographic region.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Surgical robot Neuralink has accelerated implantation by streamlining procedural steps and refining hardware, including upgraded needle designs and advanced optics.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Each bucket can hold different toiletries like shampoo, body lotions, and shaving supplies to help streamline your shower routine.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Since Alegre joined in 2024, TelevisaUnivision has worked to streamline operations that had previously been siloed by geographic region.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamline
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The innovative Mini Mahjer Card features simplified and shortened winning tile combinations tailored for young players or anyone new to the game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Consolidation can also help simplify your finances.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Students in the class this semester are redesigning the AI agent to smooth out some kinks, and Ipeirotis plans to use it in all his future classes.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Chevy Bolt has been completely redesigned following a massive recall of the previous generation.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Our goal wasn’t to modernize it.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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My administration will modernize oversight by making more commission data, disciplinary outcomes and policy decisions accessible to the public.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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This story was updated to add more information.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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The unexplained layoffs put everyone back in survival mode, rushing to update their LinkedIn and frantically start taking recruiter calls.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamline. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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