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 Interior Department has officially pulled back more than 80% of its regulations tied to implementing the National Environmental Policy Act in a bid to streamline the environmental review process for major projects on federal public lands.
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Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
The company has been streamlining and simplifying its business over the past few years, according to a spokesperson’s statement to Business Insider.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Rather than fighting the moisture, the new study leveraged the mash’s soupy consistency to streamline the production of high-value carbon materials.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Remote access to user devices for IT departments is no new development, but Intel has further streamlined the process.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
The company has been streamlining and simplifying its business over the past few years, according to a spokesperson’s statement to Business Insider.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Rather than fighting the moisture, the new study leveraged the mash’s soupy consistency to streamline the production of high-value carbon materials.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Remote access to user devices for IT departments is no new development, but Intel has further streamlined the process.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamline
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But the paths of strings converge and split in finite, enumerable ways, simplifying calculations.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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At first glance, consumer-facing streamers have little incentive to simplify out-of-home access.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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The interior was redesigned with new modern enhancements and interactive videos to elevate the fan experience.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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In Reflections on the Revolution in France, his most famous work, Burke warned about the dangers of a revolutionary zeal aimed at completely redesigning a civilization.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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The multiphase major renovation project has modernized the library’s 19,200-square-foot children’s area, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the 1980s the entrepreneur Ross Perot bought a piece of the company, joined the board, and vowed to modernize it.—
Jon McNeill,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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Clement replied that a summer decision would not implicate Purcell because states would still have months to change election procedures and update voters before ballots are cast in November.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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This article is being continuously updated.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamline. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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