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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
Using a stock screener streamlines the research process, eliminating the need to manually search through thousands of stocks.
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CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Optima Tax Relief Many taxpayers appreciate technological convenience, and Optima Tax Relief delivers through its innovative mobile application that streamlines the tax relief process.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The Verdict on Sheet Pan Chicken Parmesan Making chicken Parmesan from scratch is usually a labor of love, but this recipe streamlines the process into an easy weeknight dinner.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Multilingual staff streamlines communication and logistics along the way.
—Lyssanoel Frater, Ascend Agency, 28 Jan. 2026
Operating like a standard laser pointer that emits vibrations instead of light, this new device streamlines the generation of surface acoustic waves.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
The test strips provide the new code automatically to the meter, which saves a lot of time for the user and streamlines the process overall.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Optima Tax Relief Many taxpayers appreciate technological convenience, and Optima Tax Relief delivers through its innovative mobile application that streamlines the tax relief process.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The Verdict on Sheet Pan Chicken Parmesan Making chicken Parmesan from scratch is usually a labor of love, but this recipe streamlines the process into an easy weeknight dinner.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Multilingual staff streamlines communication and logistics along the way.
—Lyssanoel Frater, Ascend Agency, 28 Jan. 2026
Operating like a standard laser pointer that emits vibrations instead of light, this new device streamlines the generation of surface acoustic waves.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
The test strips provide the new code automatically to the meter, which saves a lot of time for the user and streamlines the process overall.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlines
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This method aims to directly enrich these gases, which simplifies the production process and reduces the risk of impurities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Not observing daylight saving time also simplifies timekeeping for businesses, government agencies and residents.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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As markets learn to manufacture intelligence, politics modernizes, upgrades paranoia, and tries to get a grip.—
James Duesterberg,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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According to him, the goal is to build a system that modernizes the full lifecycle of a prescription from the moment it’s written to when the patient picks it up, and ideally beyond.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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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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The city typically updates about two parks a year, said Tara Russakov, communications manager for Orlando’s Families, Parks and Recreation Department.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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The optimization controller updates in under one millisecond, allowing the robot to respond in real time.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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