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as in simplifies
to make less complex
streamline the work of mailing out flyers by using computer-generated labels
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as in modernizes
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 streamlines
This App Is Now Mandatory for All Visitors Travelers must complete a digital form using the All Indonesia app, which streamlines immigration, customs, and health declarations.
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Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The law streamlines eviction procedures by requiring justice courts to schedule hearings within 10 to 21 days of a case being filed and by limiting the issues those courts can consider.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025
Best Earbuds Deals at Amazon Beats Studio Buds arrive with active noise cancellation, big bass balanced by crisp highs, and one-touch pairing for Android and iOS that streamlines setup from the jump, all at a 33% discount.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
The brand streamlines development by reducing sample rounds, which allows for material and transportation savings.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
From an electric salt and pepper grinder that saves your wrists to an Echo Pop speaker that streamlines your day (and gives you weather on command), there’s no shortage of budget-friendly finds that feel surprisingly thoughtful.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025
The team believes that using AI for early validation helps catch issues sooner and streamlines the entire development process.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Nov. 2025
FinBursa, headquartered in Dubai, provides a secure digital environment that streamlines deal sourcing and collaboration, helping both sides connect and work together more efficiently in private markets.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The board had several issues with number 60, which streamlines the approval of multi-dwelling units in single-family zones by eliminating the impact on the physical environment as a reason to deny a project and removing a requirement for developers to provide street trees.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The law streamlines eviction procedures by requiring justice courts to schedule hearings within 10 to 21 days of a case being filed and by limiting the issues those courts can consider.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025
Best Earbuds Deals at Amazon Beats Studio Buds arrive with active noise cancellation, big bass balanced by crisp highs, and one-touch pairing for Android and iOS that streamlines setup from the jump, all at a 33% discount.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
The brand streamlines development by reducing sample rounds, which allows for material and transportation savings.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
From an electric salt and pepper grinder that saves your wrists to an Echo Pop speaker that streamlines your day (and gives you weather on command), there’s no shortage of budget-friendly finds that feel surprisingly thoughtful.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025
The team believes that using AI for early validation helps catch issues sooner and streamlines the entire development process.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Nov. 2025
FinBursa, headquartered in Dubai, provides a secure digital environment that streamlines deal sourcing and collaboration, helping both sides connect and work together more efficiently in private markets.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The board had several issues with number 60, which streamlines the approval of multi-dwelling units in single-family zones by eliminating the impact on the physical environment as a reason to deny a project and removing a requirement for developers to provide street trees.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlines
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Thousands of tax filers will also get an additional average benefit of $575 as the state expands and simplifies the child and dependent care tax credit, which helps cover the costs of child care.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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And that significantly lowers risk and simplifies their operations.—
K.H. Koehler,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Both yards have full construction schedules as the US modernizes its own submarine fleet, so fitting new South Korean construction into those facilities seems problematic.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
21 Dec. 2025
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This advanced small modular reactor (SMR) modernizes technology that originally began operating in 1998 and reached its full power in 2001 through the Japan Atomic Energy Agency’s HTTR.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Dec. 2025
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Barden redesigns the trail layout every year and adds new features, too.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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SpaceX redesigns Starship ahead of flight 10 SpaceX also revealed a redesign to Starship earlier in August after the first three test flights of 2025 all ended in dramatic explosions in the sky.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Background Security Improvements, then turn on the toggle for automatic background security updates.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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As columnist Sean Keeler pointed out in the live game updates, Tillman leads the Broncos in interceptions.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Streamlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlines. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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