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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
Michelle Baricevic, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
This streamlined architecture reduces cable clutter, improves reliability by minimizing potential failure points, lowers overall weight, and simplifies maintenance and troubleshooting.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Departing the ship is also streamlined for MSC Yacht Club passengers.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
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Adjective
My favorite part is the zipper closure, which is intentionally hidden for a streamlined look.
—Michelle Baricevic, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
This streamlined architecture reduces cable clutter, improves reliability by minimizing potential failure points, lowers overall weight, and simplifies maintenance and troubleshooting.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Verb
The company has since streamlined its operations, focusing on its coding product, Codex, and continues to invest in image generation and robotics.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Departing the ship is also streamlined for MSC Yacht Club passengers.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlined
Adjective
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Flexibility and a glove-like fit make these Italian leather flats mold gently to your foot while keeping a sleek profile.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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While these sleek sandals have a similar square-toe shape as the above pair, the chain detailing along the upper strap is smaller and narrower.—
Olivia Dubyak,
PEOPLE,
14 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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In recent years, however, the number of students that needed to take the class exploded—from 32 in 2020 to 665 in 2025—and deficiencies have become so bad that the course had to be redesigned to cover middle school and even elementary level skills.—
Adam B. Summers,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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In 1976, the residence was redesigned as a retirement home for church missioners.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
10 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 debate over recess has grown so confusing that recently the American Academy of Pediatrics stepped in and updated its policy statement.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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This article has been updated with additional information.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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With his rakish sneer and ruthlessly tight jodhpurs, Rupert has been thoroughly neutered with irony, transformed into an object for women to pick at.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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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
Verb
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The consulate project is part of a construction boom in Milan over the past two decades that has modernized the skyline and raised the international profile of Italy’s fashion and finance capital.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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The consulate project is part of a construction boom in Milan over the last two decades that has modernized the skyline and raised the international profile of Italy’s fashion and finance capital.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Streamlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlined. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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