1
as in to simplify
to make less complex
streamline the work of mailing out flyers by using computer-generated labels
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of streamline
The digital platforms help to streamline many daily tasks, save resources, and potentially boost sales.
—
Jason Phillips, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Adam Markowitz is the Co-Founder and CEO at Drata, the leading Trust Management Platform serving 8,000+ customers in automating compliance, streamlining security, and managing risk.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
For this recipe, there's no bottom crust—we’ve streamlined with a shingled puff pastry topping.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
The company is also streamlining its service, delivery and sales teams.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for streamline
Jason Phillips, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Adam Markowitz is the Co-Founder and CEO at Drata, the leading Trust Management Platform serving 8,000+ customers in automating compliance, streamlining security, and managing risk.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
For this recipe, there's no bottom crust—we’ve streamlined with a shingled puff pastry topping.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
The company is also streamlining its service, delivery and sales teams.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for streamline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamline
Verb
-
Navigation apps have simplified driving and parking for users thanks to satellite technology.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
-
Both systems share the same software architecture, training setup, and sustainment infrastructure, which simplifies integration and lowers operational costs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The first areas to get Brudnizki’s Midas touch were the pool—now with jaunty red-orange umbrellas—the casual Splendido Grill adjacent to the pool, and the Baronessa Suite, which were redesigned in 2023.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
-
In surveys, more than half of companies expect to raise deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, or otherwise redesign plans to temper the trend.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
More than a year post-merger, Six Flags still operates over 10 different apps, and even basic transactions like purchasing a season pass on the website have been unreliable, so modernizing and streamlining this technology could go a long way.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
-
The new measures, which include replacing and repairing streetlights and modernizing Tryon Street, were announced by the Center City Public Safety Task Force.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Sunset Stripes and Suedes The Axon sweater dress is core to the brand, updated each season in new shades of melting colors.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
-
This article is being continuously updated.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamline. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share