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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
Jennifer Hadden, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
The Ramp Visa® Corporate Card is an interesting option for incorporated businesses looking to increase business funding with a card while streamlining finances.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
Another finding is that regulatory streamlining is expected to boost business.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
This may also lead to a streamlining of the clearance process, AHA said.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
Improvements in forecasting can have a positive knock-on effect elsewhere, say by easing cost and cost negotiation pressures or streamlining sourcing and order placement through earlier engagement and clearer timelines.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Nov. 2025
Rejecting the streamlining and modernizing approach of many recent translations, Mendelsohn artfully reproduces the epic’s formal qualities—meter, enjambment, alliteration, assonance—and in so doing restores to Homer’s masterwork its archaic grandeur.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
The quality of life adjustments and gameplay streamlining are immediately noticeable, which include and expand upon changes made to Halo when it was ported into the Master Chief Collection (a compilation of the first four games) ten years ago.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Implementation of farm loan streamlining initiatives.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Among the benefits of the reorganization will be streamlining decision-making and the chain of command of fire personnel, while coordinating with the DOI’s land management bureaus.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
On December 1, 2025, Bolivia began allowing United States citizens to visit the South American country without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism and business purposes, streamlining travel logistics for stateside visitors.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
In an internal email to staff obtained by The Times, academy CEO Bill Kramer, who took the reins of the organization in 2022, framed the changes as part of a broader strategic initiative over the past two years aimed at streamlining operations to align with the academy’s evolving mission.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
While Hungryroot recipes are extremely beginner-friendly, a bit of cooking intuition will go a long way in streamlining and elevating each meal.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
And church officials, partnering with Related California, proposed the change to their campus to take advantage of state legislation streamlining the process for religious institutions and schools to build affordable housing.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
The European Union introduced the MiCA regime in 2023 as a way to standardize the regulatory and compliance regime for crypto companies, while also streamlining the process for those firms to set up shop across different EU jurisdictions.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Some of the measures include streamlining the tenant and landlord complaint process, as well as increasing funding for eviction protections.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
This includes streamlining activities, laying off staff, encouraging their early retirement and cutting pay.
—Jennifer Hadden, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
The Ramp Visa® Corporate Card is an interesting option for incorporated businesses looking to increase business funding with a card while streamlining finances.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
Another finding is that regulatory streamlining is expected to boost business.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
This may also lead to a streamlining of the clearance process, AHA said.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
Improvements in forecasting can have a positive knock-on effect elsewhere, say by easing cost and cost negotiation pressures or streamlining sourcing and order placement through earlier engagement and clearer timelines.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Nov. 2025
Rejecting the streamlining and modernizing approach of many recent translations, Mendelsohn artfully reproduces the epic’s formal qualities—meter, enjambment, alliteration, assonance—and in so doing restores to Homer’s masterwork its archaic grandeur.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
The quality of life adjustments and gameplay streamlining are immediately noticeable, which include and expand upon changes made to Halo when it was ported into the Master Chief Collection (a compilation of the first four games) ten years ago.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Implementation of farm loan streamlining initiatives.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Hayden Road will be closed to general public vehicle traffic from Frank Lloyd Wright to Princess Drive, further streamlining both the entry and exit process.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Among the benefits of the reorganization will be streamlining decision-making and the chain of command of fire personnel, while coordinating with the DOI’s land management bureaus.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
On December 1, 2025, Bolivia began allowing United States citizens to visit the South American country without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism and business purposes, streamlining travel logistics for stateside visitors.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
In an internal email to staff obtained by The Times, academy CEO Bill Kramer, who took the reins of the organization in 2022, framed the changes as part of a broader strategic initiative over the past two years aimed at streamlining operations to align with the academy’s evolving mission.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
While Hungryroot recipes are extremely beginner-friendly, a bit of cooking intuition will go a long way in streamlining and elevating each meal.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
And church officials, partnering with Related California, proposed the change to their campus to take advantage of state legislation streamlining the process for religious institutions and schools to build affordable housing.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
The European Union introduced the MiCA regime in 2023 as a way to standardize the regulatory and compliance regime for crypto companies, while also streamlining the process for those firms to set up shop across different EU jurisdictions.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Some of the measures include streamlining the tenant and landlord complaint process, as well as increasing funding for eviction protections.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlining
Noun
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Yet Dumas is quick to reject that simplification with a conviction driven by his experience.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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With logistics simplification instead of climate mitigation.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lame, who’s risen to fame with wordless videos simplifying everyday life hacks, has built a global following of 360 million people on TikTok and Instagram, according to the statement.—
Katarina Hoije,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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By simplifying the process of writing code, the tool hints at a more democratized digital era.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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A lot of companies are still trying to retrofit AI into existing workflows, while the genuine visionaries are redesigning entire workflows with AI as the foundation.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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This modularity reflects an increasingly industry trend in flexible robot architecture, where components like hands, arms, or even mobility bases can be switched around for other applications without the need for redesigning an entire system.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Using a pastry blender, cut in the ⅓ cup butter and the shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture to shortening mixture, in 3 additions, alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture; beat until just combined after each addition.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Agencies were instructed to identify roles meeting that standard, while the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) was tasked with updating personnel rules to reflect the new classification.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Listen to our Greatest Pop Stars podcast discussion about Bad Bunny’s stunningly full year here, and find the rest of our updating top 10 list with all our corresponding essays and pods here.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Under his direction, Sheetz grew from a regional chain into a multi-state enterprise, expanding its footprint across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio while modernizing store offerings.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Since then, there have been major improvements in modernizing the levees and flood risk management.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the film, Black and Rudd star as Doug and Griff, childhood friends who have long dreamed of remaking their favorite movie, the 1997 giant snake horror adventure Anaconda.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s entire doctrine is naked rapacity, from Venezuela to hijacking the Kennedy Center to hideously remaking the White House in his own gaudy image.—
Maureen Dowd,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Streamlining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlining. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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