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as in simplified
to make less complex
streamline the work of mailing out flyers by using computer-generated labels
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as in redesigned
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 streamlined
Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Follow their lead and enjoy a more streamlined, simplistic home all summer long.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
Kevin J. Morrison, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Aurora's program has existed for decades, but officials recently streamlined the application process through the city's online customer service portal.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 16 May 2026
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Adjective
Both programs provide serious photographers with advanced editing tools, but Lightroom targets amateurs who value a streamlined, cross-platform experience, while Lightroom Classic caters to professionals who prefer a familiar interface and need printing and tethered shooting capabilities.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Follow their lead and enjoy a more streamlined, simplistic home all summer long.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
Verb
An earlier effort like this streamlined the process of getting new treatments for 700-plus ALS patients, with results still pending.
—Kevin J. Morrison, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Aurora's program has existed for decades, but officials recently streamlined the application process through the city's online customer service portal.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlined
Adjective
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Michelle Pfeiffer wears a sleek black pantsuit at IndieWire TV Honors 2026 on June 4 in Los Angeles.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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With sleek designs, easy-to-use functionality, and options for the whole family, iTouch Wearables blends fashion and technology at accessible prices, perfect for life on the go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The grille design has also been simplified, replacing the previous dash-like detailing with cleaner vertical strakes arranged in a shield pattern.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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In addition, the use of lightweight materials simplified transport and assembly.—
Bridget Borgobello
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
Verb
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While similarly specced, the Oura Ring 5 has redesigned internals to fit its smaller frame.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
4 June 2026
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SpaceX redesigned this massive structure to pull away more rapidly during liftoff to spare its myriad umbilicals and other connections to the rocket from serious damage.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Cleverly shot, the film made good use of its taut 74-minute running time (not counting commercials, of course).—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The dry version is taut, floral and mineral, all apple and meadow flower over a saline core.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The story has been updated with more information.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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All rooms, including mine on the sixth floor (639), were updated in 2017 by American designer Ed Tuttle in a warm neutral and gold palette.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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His most famous early picture, of three rakish young farmers walking to a country dance in new hats, stiff suits, and too-big shoes, couldn’t have been a commission.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Nine years younger than Hepburn, Dotti was the fun-loving, rakish son of an aristocratic Italian family.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Companies have modernized identity systems, device management and cloud access, yet connectivity is still managed through local telecom contracts and physical SIM logistics.—
Dmitri Verbovski,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Over the past decade, China has modernized its navy by quickly adding new destroyers, frigates, amphibious assault ships, and aircraft carriers.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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“Streamlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlined. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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