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as in to simplify
to make less complex
streamline the work of mailing out flyers by using computer-generated labels
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as in to redesign
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 streamline
Family command centers are designed to streamline schedules and stuff, such as backpacks, keys, and memos.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
Owning my gear has significantly streamlined my travel experience — no more wasting time in long rental lines, dealing with mystery-smelling boots that have seen better days, or forking out cash for rentals every season.
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
Officials said the city has increased the number of cameras around New Haven and expanded the use of the ShotSpotter system, while streamlining efforts to reach the victims of violent crimes who could be prone to committing retaliatory acts.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2025
Brands can’t streamline their focus on the traditional EU, U.S., and Chinese markets anymore.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
Owning my gear has significantly streamlined my travel experience — no more wasting time in long rental lines, dealing with mystery-smelling boots that have seen better days, or forking out cash for rentals every season.
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
Officials said the city has increased the number of cameras around New Haven and expanded the use of the ShotSpotter system, while streamlining efforts to reach the victims of violent crimes who could be prone to committing retaliatory acts.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2025
Brands can’t streamline their focus on the traditional EU, U.S., and Chinese markets anymore.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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This not only simplifies internal audits but also helps meet regulatory requirements.Kathleen Hurley, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The pass also simplifies travel by allowing more seamless entry to participating sites.Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Jan. 2025
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This structural inequity points to a shortfall in the current retirement landscape and should be an impetus for companies to consider redesigning their retirement benefit plans.Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The in-store experience will include red shopping bags, which symbolize good luck and prosperity in the new year, which have been redesigned with serpentine shapes in the classic T-monogram.Nick Hall, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
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Yet political disagreements have prevented Congress from modernizing the 1965 legislation, allocating appropriate resources, and correcting this disconnect.Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Under her leadership, ADM has modernized its technology practices, embracing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence to drive innovation and operational efficiency.Peter High, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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This report has been updated to remove photos and information attributed to a neighbor at Jabbar's home in Houston.Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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This article has been updated to reflect that Michael Ragusa has worked on security for Giuliani, but is not a spokesperson for him.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamline. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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