streamline

Definition of streamlinenext
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 Netflix recently announced its forward-looking acquisition of InterPositive, the AI filmmaking company founded by Ben Affleck, which builds technology to streamline production workflows while maintaining the creative integrity of human storytellers. Lin Cherry, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026 The appointments are part of a broader effort to streamline operational oversight across the group’s luxury house portfolio. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2026 Companies can use this information to streamline their processes and help train their employees. Malana Vantyler march 6, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026 Wedding vendors are also using AI in droves to streamline their own business practices, from crafting timelines to making communication with clients easier. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for streamline
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  • Front and rear wings are simplified, and the sport’s controversial Drag Reduction System (DRS)—long considered to create artificial overtaking—has been abolished.
    Brad Spurgeon, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Building on the past decade of work by the sustainable farming organization, the next step expands OCA’s impact areas simplifies participation for brands and retailers and increases global supply through new partnerships.
    Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
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  • The Hebrew University team tackled this challenge by redesigning the lantern architecture.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Instead, the space will be torn down and redesigned.
    Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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  • While investments are made in modernizing the national grid, companies are expected to increasingly turn to more immediate solutions for power.
    April Roach,Gaelle Legrand, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Micron plans to spend about $200 billion on its domestic expansion, which includes constructing two chip-making factories at its headquarters campus in Southeast Boise, building up to four fabs in New York state, and modernizing its existing fab in Virginia.
    Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
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  • More than 1,300 Iranians have died in the war so far, according to an official toll that's not been updated for several days.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Technology updates Technology updates in the name of fraud oversight have strong bipartisan support.
    Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026

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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamline. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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