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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2
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 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 Offer a fresh idea that streamlines the group’s plan, then block a focused hour for your art so independence and teamwork thrive. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026 Share a practical idea that streamlines a task, then test it on a small assignment so your team can see the benefit. Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026 My goal would be to create a framework that streamlines approvals for housing, especially near transit and job centers, while holding jurisdictions accountable for actually building new units. Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
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  • That approach also simplifies expansion because additional modules can join an existing network as power requirements increase.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The multitasking product simplifies your getting-ready routine since it’s packed with SPF 45 and plenty of skin care heroes.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026
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  • 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
  • Each project modernizes the experience without fundamentally altering the character that generations of fans recognize instantly.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
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  • This process works fine until someone redesigns the page and that ID changes.
    Asad Khan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Subaru redesigns its midsize SUV without deviating from winning formula.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 15 July 2026
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  • FlavorCloud only updates tariff rates after new rules officially take effect rather than when proposals are announced, but Sharad expects governments worldwide to continue tightening customs enforcement.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • If a state takes a position contrary to Beijing’s interests, China can tighten the screws on it by withholding spare parts, software updates, and technicians, turning a commercial partnership into a tool of leverage.
    Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Streamlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlines. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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