streamlines

present tense third-person singular of streamline
1
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 Nike has a new operating model dubbed Pace, which includes the realignment of three geographies as the company further streamlines the organization to cut costs. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 Assembly Bill 2555 dismantles and streamlines an aging system that some researchers said kept far too many students classified as English learners months or even years after mastering the language. — Emily Woodruff, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 Eisenberg streamlines the ingredients and steps, taking the will-it-or-won’t-it-scale guesswork out of baking recipes. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026 Their concerns centered on Yolo County’s agricultural-exemption permitting, which streamlines construction of buildings used for agriculture by exempting them from most safety standards and inspections. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 The declaration streamlines contracting and avoids the sometimes lengthy wait for permits needed for the work. — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2026 The approach also streamlines logistics, reduces storage requirements, and supports sustained operations in high-intensity conflicts where rapid target engagement is critical. — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026 The pigment is a happy bonus that streamlines your routine even further—a skin tint, serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen all in one. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 16 June 2026 Leatherman streamlines the build of its Garage Batch #008 Captain's Crunch but gives it much of the same functionality as the original. — New Atlas, 4 June 2026
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Verb
  • That level of integration not only simplifies the workflow for beginners but also creates a more efficient and consistent experience for professionals who regularly produce parts.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
  • For an unguided experience, his company’s Rental and Ride package simplifies the logistics of a point-to-point river trip by coordinating the drop-off and downriver pickup.
    — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • The result modernizes the matte complexion associated with earlier beauty eras through lighter textures and softer finishes.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The thoughtful reformulation modernizes the scent with a crisper citrus top note, a mossier base, and improved longevity.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026
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  • VideoAmp cut its Chief Technology Officer, alongside 20% of its workforce, as the company redesigns itself around agentic AI.
    — Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Subaru redesigns its midsize SUV without deviating from winning formula.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • Every year, the Bureau of Economic Analysis updates its massive repository of national, industry and regional data to incorporate newly available statistics and more accurately capture changes in prices.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Feature updates to the Skylight Calendar 2 — particularly whether the photo-to-grocery-list and chore-reward tools expand to more household workflows.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Streamlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlines. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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