1
as in simplifying
to make less complex
streamline the work of mailing out flyers by using computer-generated labels
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as in redesigning
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 streamlining
Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Implementation of farm loan streamlining initiatives.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
And to do it on a significantly bigger motorcycle, and without complete streamlining, contrary to Munro’s attempt in the 1960s, is an even bigger feat.
—New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2025
Pozzo underscored that despite the decrease, the company succeeded in reducing its cost base, leading to relatively stable operating profit versus the prior year, meaning that the transformation plans, streamlining and efficiency measures launched over the past months are working.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Effective streamlining involves a mix of collaboration, technology and continuous improvement.
—Jim O'Brien, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
With the Cubs closing in on their first playoff berth since 2020, Hawkins has been involved in revamping the club’s R&D department and streamlining scouting on the pro, amateur and international sides, with a bigger emphasis on data and video rather than in-person evaluations.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
To me, our record is doing the opposite of streamlining.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
Pitchbook’s Tng attributed the uptick to a rebound in investor sentiment and greater streamlining of listing approvals for sectors such as tech and healthcare.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
That’s a win-win for both Gen Z workers and their employers, reducing mundane, entry-level roles and streamlining operations while creating clear opportunities for advancement.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
At present, every major mine that goes into operation in the West involves around $750,000 in exploration costs—and so streamlining this cost sink could go a long way to reducing overall expenditure.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
That added a human touch while streamlining logistics.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2025
The city has worked to combat this trend through a series of policies streamlining housing production, programs to create housing around transit, and housing projects aimed at low-income residents.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
But Payton can help by streamlining the offense.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
California is making historic strides today as @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom signs #SB79 — streamlining the building of more housing all across the Golden State.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Together with the brand’s former chief executive officer Marie Leblanc, who left amicably and now runs Courrèges, Beckham worked hard on streamlining the back end of the business, including sourcing, supply chain and manufacturing.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
While Starbucks has not released a list of the locations impacted by last week’s announcement, various news outlets have confirmed a selection of stores that have already closed as part of the company’s streamlining efforts.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Implementation of farm loan streamlining initiatives.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
And to do it on a significantly bigger motorcycle, and without complete streamlining, contrary to Munro’s attempt in the 1960s, is an even bigger feat.
—New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2025
Pozzo underscored that despite the decrease, the company succeeded in reducing its cost base, leading to relatively stable operating profit versus the prior year, meaning that the transformation plans, streamlining and efficiency measures launched over the past months are working.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Effective streamlining involves a mix of collaboration, technology and continuous improvement.
—Jim O'Brien, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
With the Cubs closing in on their first playoff berth since 2020, Hawkins has been involved in revamping the club’s R&D department and streamlining scouting on the pro, amateur and international sides, with a bigger emphasis on data and video rather than in-person evaluations.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
To me, our record is doing the opposite of streamlining.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
Pitchbook’s Tng attributed the uptick to a rebound in investor sentiment and greater streamlining of listing approvals for sectors such as tech and healthcare.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
The city of San Diego for years has paralleled the state’s approach on housing, allowing more density, streamlining development regulations and pushing high-rise projects near transit lines.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
That’s a win-win for both Gen Z workers and their employers, reducing mundane, entry-level roles and streamlining operations while creating clear opportunities for advancement.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
At present, every major mine that goes into operation in the West involves around $750,000 in exploration costs—and so streamlining this cost sink could go a long way to reducing overall expenditure.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
That added a human touch while streamlining logistics.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2025
The city has worked to combat this trend through a series of policies streamlining housing production, programs to create housing around transit, and housing projects aimed at low-income residents.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
But Payton can help by streamlining the offense.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
California is making historic strides today as @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom signs #SB79 — streamlining the building of more housing all across the Golden State.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Together with the brand’s former chief executive officer Marie Leblanc, who left amicably and now runs Courrèges, Beckham worked hard on streamlining the back end of the business, including sourcing, supply chain and manufacturing.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlining
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Another business owner requested simplifying licensing processes and making renewals easier.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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Risk can also be reduced by simplifying medication routines, and using clear labeling and safe storage instructions.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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When the 85th percentile speed is higher than the existing speed limit, the manual now recommends officials consider redesigning roads ‒ potentially adding elements like bike lanes, speed bumps and pedestrian islands ‒ to encourage drivers to slow down, O'Connell said.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Ten women are participating in the inaugural program that will focus on redesigning the institution’s uniform for women.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This was essentially a cost-saving and simplification exercise and few alarm bells rang at the time, not least because BHP retained a standard listing on the LSE, allowing British investors to remain exposed to the business.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The scaling back and simplification of how we get dressed played with proportion and silhouette.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a statement issued by the actors’ union on Monday, Cranston thanked OpenAI for updating Sora 2 to add new protections.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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The increases have largely been driven by the costs of updating and maintaining the power grid and other necessary infrastructure, particularly in the face of increasingly common severe weather events, according to experts on energy and computing who spoke with CNN.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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The doctor shortage was already acute and is contributing to a shortening of the lifespans of rural Americans, says Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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In a stand mixer, thoroughly cream together the shortening, margarine, 3 cups of the sugar, and the eggs.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Some experts, meanwhile, say that instead of demanding that insurers sell their stake in fossil fuel companies, advocates and policymakers should focus on modernizing regulations to persuade insurers to expand coverage in fire-prone areas.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Napier, a former Nick Saban assistant at Alabama, was hired to close the gap on the field and in recruiting by modernizing a program that looked stale.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Across the border, Guyana’s oil boom is remaking the country—supercharging growth while widening the social fault lines that sudden wealth can expose.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Attacks on academia are fundamentally about remaking the labor practices that define higher education.—
Time,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Streamlining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlining. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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