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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 improves the engine’s thrust-to-weight ratio, lowers expenses, and streamlines the engine’s structure.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2024
The company developed a website that lets buyers search for homes as well as a tool that streamlines contract negotiations.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Happy Returns focuses on consolidating individual returns into bulk shipments that are pre-verified and refunded, which streamlines warehouse operations and allows for efficient management of both new orders and returns.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The movie also streamlines the show’s first act—into a straightforward coming-of-age tale of two women who build a deep bond—which ensures that the film still feels complete.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Usually, success stories center on the natural-looking outcomes, the confidence boost, and the ease of all-inclusive packages that streamlines the process.
—Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
This streamlines the involved process of buying property, accessing credit, and even planning renovations.
—Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
This streamlines the process and accelerates deal closure without any back-and-forth, driving conversions efficiently.
—Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The site has received a special designation by the City of Santa Clarita, the Movie Ranch Overlay Zone, which streamlines permitting and can lower production costs.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2024
The company developed a website that lets buyers search for homes as well as a tool that streamlines contract negotiations.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Happy Returns focuses on consolidating individual returns into bulk shipments that are pre-verified and refunded, which streamlines warehouse operations and allows for efficient management of both new orders and returns.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The movie also streamlines the show’s first act—into a straightforward coming-of-age tale of two women who build a deep bond—which ensures that the film still feels complete.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Usually, success stories center on the natural-looking outcomes, the confidence boost, and the ease of all-inclusive packages that streamlines the process.
—Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
This streamlines the involved process of buying property, accessing credit, and even planning renovations.
—Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
This streamlines the process and accelerates deal closure without any back-and-forth, driving conversions efficiently.
—Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The site has received a special designation by the City of Santa Clarita, the Movie Ranch Overlay Zone, which streamlines permitting and can lower production costs.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlines
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Roku Pay simplifies the process of singing up and managing subscriptions.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2025
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Use Password Managers Creating strong, unique passwords for every online account can feel overwhelming, but a password manager simplifies the task.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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When Apple issues updates in between big point upgrades, these often come with fixes for security vulnerabilities.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Scoop City Newsletter Free, daily NFL updates direct to your inbox.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Streamlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlines. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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