Synonyms of streamlining

streamlining 1 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

streamlining

2 of 2

noun

as in simplification

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

• expansion
• enlargement
• amplification
• supplement
• addendum

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of streamlining

Verb

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

The goal of this language streamlining was total control over past, present and future. —Laura Beers, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2025

Noun

As Big Ten rivals Michigan and then Ohio State won national titles, Penn State was still getting its NIL house in order, consolidating its funding, streamlining its operations, aligning its power players and making Happy Valley an appealing and lucrative place for top talent to come — and stay. —Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025

Originally founded in 2017 as Capital Rx with a vision of transforming and streamlining the process of managing medical prescriptions, the company was re-branded as Judi Health on Tuesday. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025

Through the platform, users will be able to quickly find available crews in their area, verify their credentials, and book them with confidence, streamlining a traditionally chaotic process. —Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025

Its human capital platform enables companies to manage workforce and HR processes, while the financials platform supports streamlining financial operations such as accounts payable, procurement and accounting. —Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025

Perhaps most impressively, AI is dramatically streamlining the behind-the-scenes work of event planning and execution. —Shawn Pierce, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

And by streamlining the NEPA permitting process, OBBBA also accelerates the construction of mines, oil and gas wells, and power plants that produce cheap and reliable energy required for reindustrialization. —Richard Stern, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025

If your collection still feels cluttered, try streamlining your storage. —Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025

Operating losses fell to 200,000 pounds from 900,000 pounds as the company continued to focus on streamlining the business, driving efficiencies and becoming profitable. —Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024