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verb

past tense of streamline
1
as in simplified
to make less complex streamline the work of mailing out flyers by using computer-generated labels

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2
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
Adjective
Update the style with clean lines, restrained color palettes, and streamlined furnishings. Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025 The minimal driver's cockpit sports a yoke-style steering wheel, a streamlined screen layout, and futuristic mood lighting. New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Startups are less likely to be preserved as stand-alone units and more likely to be streamlined into big tech’s existing operations. Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025 This has created interesting bedfellows, where politicians on both sides of the aisle increasingly agree that regulations must be streamlined to support supply. Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for streamlined
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlined
Adjective
  • With its strand of diamonds, the necklace is substantial enough to leave a lasting impression when worn solo with everything from your favorite band tee or a sleek silk blouse.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Shoppers can snag durable sets like the Coolife 3-piece Luggage Set for less than $100, plus sleek carry-ons like the Wrangler 20-inch Carry-On Luggage that had thousands of buys this past month.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Despite this season’s struggles, and issues, the Dolphins haven’t simplified the offense or defense much, if at all.
    Omar Kelly November 7, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
  • That’s in contrast to recent moves in the US, where the menu has been simplified to boost operational efficiency.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • On the heels of that opening two years ago, Boots has redesigned more than 180 beauty halls and trained more than 1,400 beauty specialists with an emphasis on expertise and customer service.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
  • And there is a lot of room for web interfaces to be redesigned to be friendlier to AI.
    Tharin Pillay, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Make sure ties are taut so tiny fingers can’t reach what’s inside. 5.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
  • When considering his crimes or getting ready to commit another, Chernus’s eyes grow cold, his voice deep and sharp, his body language more taut and authoritative.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This article is being continuously updated.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Veteran edge rusher Bradley Chubb said interim general manager Champ Kelly kept him and his agent Erik Burkhardt updated in the days before the trade deadline.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Top 5 Can’t Miss Tequila here is made for sipping—at rakish cantinas, ambitious cocktail bars, and straight from the source on a distillery tour.
    David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
  • This time Todd, who has been heralded as the heir apparent to Ralph Lauren, set his sights on Havana and the rakish style of 1980’s Miami.
    Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Trotter said a major renovation that modernized the building included a central heating and cooling system powered by 30 vertical wells approximately 300 feet deep that are connected to high-efficiency heat pumps beneath the schoolyard parking area.
    Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
  • In addition to structural changes, the mansion’s living spaces have been modernized over time.
    Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025

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“Streamlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlined. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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