as in simplification
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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
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
As part of drastic streamlining, Unilever cut a third of all office roles in Europe, around 3,200 jobs, and reviewed Unilever’s 200 top management roles.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
The streamlining is a way to reduce expenses and better organize a sometimes confusing reporting structure.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
However, some functions can feel overly complex, and the interface could use some streamlining.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
These developments are also intriguing in the context of the company’s streamlining pivots over the last few weeks.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
Although different seagrass species take different forms, all dodge the destructive power of water’s drag by miniaturization and streamlining.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
This initiative, led by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, includes streamlining permits and encouraging the use of federal lands for data center construction.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
The State of Preparedness allows for the streamlining of coordination and information sharing among agencies before a potential emergency escalates.
—John Romero, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2026
Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The state is streamlining a system that has evolved with the emergence of severe smoke impacts.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
After several attempts at streamlining and selling off business lines, in 2008 GM had 15 brands.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
While facing budget deficits, City Hall should have been streamlining operations and controlling spending.
—Mark Powell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The PencilVac bucks that colorful trigger-action trend, slimming down and streamlining to just the essentials.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
In addition to streamlining manufacture of its current lineup, the new production system could lead to faster expansion into additional propeller markets, such as aerospace, defense and renewable energy.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
That’s where portable dry shampoo formulas—especially puffs—really shine, by streamlining the entire experience.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Industry observers said the exemption could have significant implications for energy companies by streamlining approvals of new projects and impeding opponents' ability to derail drilling plans.
—Matthew Brown The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
By clarifying roles early, streamlining interviews, standardizing evaluations and improving communication, employers can make faster, more confident hiring decisions.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
As part of drastic streamlining, Unilever cut a third of all office roles in Europe, around 3,200 jobs, and reviewed Unilever’s 200 top management roles.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
The streamlining is a way to reduce expenses and better organize a sometimes confusing reporting structure.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
However, some functions can feel overly complex, and the interface could use some streamlining.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
These developments are also intriguing in the context of the company’s streamlining pivots over the last few weeks.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
Although different seagrass species take different forms, all dodge the destructive power of water’s drag by miniaturization and streamlining.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
This initiative, led by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, includes streamlining permits and encouraging the use of federal lands for data center construction.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
The State of Preparedness allows for the streamlining of coordination and information sharing among agencies before a potential emergency escalates.
—John Romero, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
In recent weeks, the city has explored a range of revenue-generating measures — from making outdoor dining permanent and streamlining business permits to offering tax amnesty and raising its hotel tax.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The state is streamlining a system that has evolved with the emergence of severe smoke impacts.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
After several attempts at streamlining and selling off business lines, in 2008 GM had 15 brands.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
While facing budget deficits, City Hall should have been streamlining operations and controlling spending.
—Mark Powell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The PencilVac bucks that colorful trigger-action trend, slimming down and streamlining to just the essentials.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
In addition to streamlining manufacture of its current lineup, the new production system could lead to faster expansion into additional propeller markets, such as aerospace, defense and renewable energy.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
That’s where portable dry shampoo formulas—especially puffs—really shine, by streamlining the entire experience.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Industry observers said the exemption could have significant implications for energy companies by streamlining approvals of new projects and impeding opponents' ability to derail drilling plans.
—Matthew Brown The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlining
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But that would mean some simplification, especially with an eye on Min’s emotional journey through this landscape of the strange of the wonderful.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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If digital fatigue continues and consumers seek simplification, the demand for integrated platforms may grow.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Leaving it all behind for a few days and carrying everything on my back reminded me that the best way to connect with nature is by simplifying, listening and observing what’s around us.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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The agency pitches itself as a one-stop shop for affordable housing financing and says by simplifying a complicated funding process developers can build cheaper.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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The team believes the modular design is the key advantage, allowing different bacterial combinations to be tailored for specific detection tasks without redesigning the entire system.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Walmart is redesigning the packaging of its Great Value products to help customers instantly spot whether a bag of spicy chips is gluten-free or how much protein is packed into a serving of chicken nuggets.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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This movement engages the quad concentrically, which means the muscles contract while shortening, Mann said.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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Another major product was its shortening brand Crisco.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This was, in part, because my family didn’t have a lot of money, and updating electronics was a low priority.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Most of the preparation for this eventuality has involved updating RSA encryption to use the Module Lattice Key Encapsulation Mechanism—typically known as ML-KEM—a PQC algorithm based on problems that quantum computers have no advantage over classical computing in solving.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some of those resources could go to modernizing computer systems to allow for better statewide law enforcement coordination, Greene said.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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In San Francisco, the city is modernizing its systems to ensure that, in the event of a disaster, nothing hinders the ability to communicate, coordinate, and respond.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Always ensure the mattress is completely dry before remaking the bed.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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After a serious fall at 81, Rego found solace in remaking her bruised face on paper.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Streamlining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlining. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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