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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
Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
That means streamlining processes where possible, fostering relationships with developers and local entrepreneurs, and working collaboratively to remove unnecessary barriers while maintaining high community standards.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
And these days, cost-cutting frequently goes hand-in-hand with AI workflow streamlining.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
In a video message to staff and families, Superintendent Dan Bridges said streamlining staff levels is the most difficult to address.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Delivery Hero chair Kristin Skogen Lund was obliged to write to shareholders announcing a strategy review, a streamlining of costs, and continuing exits from underperforming regions.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Doctors and nurses aren’t being thrown out of their jobs (at least not yet), but AI is steadily enhancing treatment and streamlining operations.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Along with streamlining processes for 100% affordable projects, inclusionary housing compliance now includes offering 15% of units at 60-110% of the area median income.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
This includes streamlining activities, laying off staff, encouraging their early retirement and cutting pay.
—Jennifer Hadden, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
Charlotte Kramon, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Mahan has identified advanced manufacturing as a key sector for growth and retention and has called for streamlining approval for such businesses in industrial zones.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Whether that involves streamlining the existing process, allowing self-certification, or hiring staff to manage waitlists and certify compliance (or all the above) is up to him.
—Alicia Glen, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
These include investing in space ports, streamlining commercial launch licensing and allocating sufficient spectrum for satellite operations.
—Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
The Los Angeles City Council made steps to improve the state of local film and television production Wednesday, unanimously approving seven measures aimed at streamlining the city’s permitting processes, fee structures, and more.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
In addition to streamlining staffing, the district plans to reduce spending on items such as software, out-of-state travel, conferences and external consultants.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The administration also created an Office of Immigration Policy in the Labor Department to help employers with workforce needs, including streamlining the visa processes for temporary workers, the White House said.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Give yourself permission to pour your signature inner fire and power into streamlining your approach for the best results.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
Those are often the first opportunities for better efficiency ‒ through streamlining, delegation, or better use of technology.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
That means streamlining processes where possible, fostering relationships with developers and local entrepreneurs, and working collaboratively to remove unnecessary barriers while maintaining high community standards.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
And these days, cost-cutting frequently goes hand-in-hand with AI workflow streamlining.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
In a video message to staff and families, Superintendent Dan Bridges said streamlining staff levels is the most difficult to address.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Delivery Hero chair Kristin Skogen Lund was obliged to write to shareholders announcing a strategy review, a streamlining of costs, and continuing exits from underperforming regions.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Doctors and nurses aren’t being thrown out of their jobs (at least not yet), but AI is steadily enhancing treatment and streamlining operations.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Along with streamlining processes for 100% affordable projects, inclusionary housing compliance now includes offering 15% of units at 60-110% of the area median income.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
This includes streamlining activities, laying off staff, encouraging their early retirement and cutting pay.
—Jennifer Hadden, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
The bill aims to make homebuilding easier by streamlining some regulations that require environmental reviews and inspections.
—Charlotte Kramon, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Mahan has identified advanced manufacturing as a key sector for growth and retention and has called for streamlining approval for such businesses in industrial zones.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Whether that involves streamlining the existing process, allowing self-certification, or hiring staff to manage waitlists and certify compliance (or all the above) is up to him.
—Alicia Glen, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
These include investing in space ports, streamlining commercial launch licensing and allocating sufficient spectrum for satellite operations.
—Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
The Los Angeles City Council made steps to improve the state of local film and television production Wednesday, unanimously approving seven measures aimed at streamlining the city’s permitting processes, fee structures, and more.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
In addition to streamlining staffing, the district plans to reduce spending on items such as software, out-of-state travel, conferences and external consultants.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The administration also created an Office of Immigration Policy in the Labor Department to help employers with workforce needs, including streamlining the visa processes for temporary workers, the White House said.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Give yourself permission to pour your signature inner fire and power into streamlining your approach for the best results.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlining
Noun
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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
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Yet despite that apparent simplification, the trenches themselves were in line with Lee’s exuberantly experimental creative urges; playful, ingenious, complex, and witty.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This architecture preserves brightness while simplifying alignment requirements.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Yancey said simplifying regulations and improving permitting processes could make the city more attractive to investors and businesses.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But understanding logic is not the same as redesigning systems.—
Milan Shetti,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Hebrew University team tackled this challenge by redesigning the lantern architecture.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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To make some, stir together equal parts flour, shortening, and vegetable oil, then brush this generously on the surface of the pan.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But, instead of letting the courts work it out, lawmakers tried to shield Santorio and other hospital executives in a bill, SB 1668, updating the 1988 NICA law.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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While Google stopped short of updating the processor or boosting the base storage, the phone still delivers an appealing mix of strong cameras, reliable performance, and useful AI tools.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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The firm has poured countless resources into modernizing the F1 operation, which famously used to track its car builds in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Transportation fleets are electrifying, logistics hubs are modernizing, and entire industries are shifting toward digital operations that require significantly more power than legacy grid infrastructure was designed to handle.—
Travis Edmonds,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Guillermo del Toro chased after remaking his favorite monster movie for over a decade.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Many Cubans remain fiercely nationalistic and are not likely to accept any deal that requires them to surrender their national sovereignty by remaking their political or economic system to please the United States.—
William M. LeoGrande,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Streamlining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlining. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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