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 The software includes productivity tools designed to streamline repetitive tasks. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 Current policy shifts and proposals are aiming to streamline operations and reduce regulatory hurdles for commercial space activities at the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral. Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 The researchers suggest that centralized treatment centers may be able to streamline care and cut wait times by increasing their patient capacity as well as optimizing their scheduling and referral systems. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026 Interior designers and organizers know that ALDI isn’t just good for groceries—the store is also chock-full of some pretty amazing home items that will help to streamline any space without breaking the bank. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for streamline
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  • Keep the meaning intact, simplify the wording, and let clarity carry your idea forward.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The company is simplifying its joint-venture portfolio and shedding underperforming properties.
    Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • Researchers can then change the circuit’s layout without redesigning every component.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • One of the strongest signs of impact is whether the organization has fundamentally redesigned its workflows.
    Simon Hill, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • Expanding both production and retrofit capacity is intended to help modernize more aircraft over time.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The company has kept modernizing stores while integrating them with online ordering, pickup, and delivery.
    Connie Etemadi, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • During this match, commentary announced that Nigel McGuinness suffered an injury against Shibata, and AEW will update his status in the Continental Challenge Cup on Monday.
    Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In the kitchen, Daytrip updated an original orange bench with new cushions, and paired it with a Charlotte Perriand table and chairs by Pierre Chapo.
    Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2026

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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamline. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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