Synonyms of streamlining

streamlining 1 of 2

noun

as in simplification

Related Words

• simplification
• shortening
• curtailment
• compendium
• abbreviation
• abridgment
• condensation
• inventory
• reprise
• rehash
• summary
• compend
• summarization
• résumé
• recapitulation
• encapsulation
• outline
• rundown
• run-through
• summing-up
• roundup
• brief
• précis
• synopsis
• recap
• sum-up
• conspectus
• digest
• breviary
• capsule
• summa
• abstract
• sum
• epitome
• epilogue
• wrap-up
• conclusion

Dissimilar Words

• expansion
• enlargement
• amplification
• supplement
• addendum

streamlining

2 of 2

verb

present participle of streamline

1

as in simplifying

to make less complex

streamline the work of mailing out flyers by using computer-generated labels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• simplifying
• refining
• stripping (down)
• pruning
• oversimplifying
• trimming
• purifying
• dumbing down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• complicating
• complexing
• perplexing
• elaborating
• complexifying
• sophisticating

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• redesigning
• updating
• modernizing
• remaking
• reworking
• contemporizing
• remodeling
• revising
• reengineering
• recasting
• refashioning
• revamping
• redoing
• redeveloping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of streamlining

Noun

Instead of streamlining, companies simply used generic headings to bucket their existing legal boilerplate. — Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Chau pointed to the proof in all the streamlining the team has done to stabilize other facets of the ecosystem, like Android TV, Android Auto, and even Android XR. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026

Raman, a Los Angeles City Council member, called for further streamlining of the permitting process for rebuilds as well, including by creating a wide set of preapproved, fire-resistant building plans. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026

Wade Crowfoot, California’s secretary for Natural Resources, said Tuesday that the state has increased the number of fuel breaks, prescribed fires, and thinning projects in recent years, streamlining permits to protect communities. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 19 May 2026

NTMs have become a central tenet of modern trade agreements, with negotiations between countries focusing on aligning certain rules and recognizing standards while streamlining procedures for trade. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 11 May 2026

Chula Vista is encouraging thoughtful development, increasing housing options and streamlining processes where possible. — John McCann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026

D’Amaro’s predecessor at Disney, Bob Iger, oversaw the layoffs of thousands of Disney workers, with the streamlining matched by cuts across the industry. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 May 2026

My focus is on streamlining regulations, reducing unnecessary delays and creating a more predictable environment so businesses can plan and grow with confidence. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026

Verb

Marketers claim the platforms lighten workflows by automating and streamlining tedious tasks. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026

Pardy noted Ovintiv's transformation, with the company streamlining its portfolio from six basins (including the Uinta, Bakken and Anadarko) to two – the Montney and Permian – while enhancing the depth of its inventory. — Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 July 2026

The Secret Service said in a statement that the agency has prioritized retention and development of its workforce while also streamlining the hiring process. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 July 2026

This rustic teak love seat can work in lots of spaces, like on the perimeter of your garden or outside your shed, while the modern Brighton rug is perfect for streamlining an outdoor conversation set. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026

To help your systems communicate more effectively, explore centralizing clinical data management with the goal of streamlining access to disparate data sources. — Mark Thomas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Basecamp largely delivers on its goal of modernizing and streamlining traditional project management through its accessible interface, flat pricing for growing teams, and robust collaboration and communication features. — Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026

These include streamlining federal environmental reviews, easing design restrictions on modular homes, and increasing federal financial support for localities and housing associations that build affordable units. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

What the housing bill does Among its more than 45 provisions, the bill includes provisions aimed at increasing development of affordable housing by removing regulatory barriers and streamlining environmental reviews. — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 24 June 2026