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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
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.
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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
Parmar also deliberately streamlines clinic notes by encouraging his providers to avoid the common habit of copying and pasting blocks of obsolete or redundant information in favor of quick updates that can be scanned easily at subsequent visits.
—Helen Ouyang, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
Combining these vaccines streamlines the childhood immunization schedule, reduces the number of doctor visits and needle sticks, and helps ensure that children receive full protection on time.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Instead of juggling dozens of photos in your camera roll, Proofr streamlines the process.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
For a good while, though, Schnabel streamlines it into an entertainingly low-down saga of the place where violent crime meets poetic passion.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
This not only streamlines the process for recruiters but also creates a more interesting candidate experience than simply filling out online forms.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
And its simplicity streamlines the marketing pitch.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
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
Parmar also deliberately streamlines clinic notes by encouraging his providers to avoid the common habit of copying and pasting blocks of obsolete or redundant information in favor of quick updates that can be scanned easily at subsequent visits.
—Helen Ouyang, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
Combining these vaccines streamlines the childhood immunization schedule, reduces the number of doctor visits and needle sticks, and helps ensure that children receive full protection on time.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Instead of juggling dozens of photos in your camera roll, Proofr streamlines the process.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
For a good while, though, Schnabel streamlines it into an entertainingly low-down saga of the place where violent crime meets poetic passion.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
This not only streamlines the process for recruiters but also creates a more interesting candidate experience than simply filling out online forms.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
And its simplicity streamlines the marketing pitch.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlines
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That simplifies the design but requires the ship to lug the extra weight of all of its fuel down and back.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Both systems share the same software architecture, training setup, and sustainment infrastructure, which simplifies integration and lowers operational costs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Comfort Stretch Short Trench Short Trench Coat Celebrities like Katie Holmes and Jessica Alba are fans of a classic trench coat, and with its shorter hemline, this Quince version modernizes the style.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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The app also modernizes a traveler favorite.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 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 13 Nov. 2025.
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