1
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
Over the next two years, Better Cotton and its partners will work with agricultural producer organizations in Côte d’Ivoire to promote local ownership of the platform while streamlining the implementation within communities.
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Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 2 Apr. 2025
This centralized approach streamlines personalization for faster, more efficient optimization of customer experiences.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
The change will streamline and bolster efforts to combat fraud, waste and abuse, per HHS.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Monster Hunter Wilds, released in February of this year, is another example of a series that changed its arcade-y spirit for a more photo mode-worthy presentation, while streamlining the obtuse friction that the original games were known for.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 2 Apr. 2025
This centralized approach streamlines personalization for faster, more efficient optimization of customer experiences.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
The change will streamline and bolster efforts to combat fraud, waste and abuse, per HHS.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Monster Hunter Wilds, released in February of this year, is another example of a series that changed its arcade-y spirit for a more photo mode-worthy presentation, while streamlining the obtuse friction that the original games were known for.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamline
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The metrics on which companies are required to report are likely to be reduced and simplified, but regulatory compliance still remains a data challenge that requires integrated solutions.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In addition to French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Chinese (simplified) being some of the languages available, Vision Pro will allow users to proofread, rewrite, and summarize text using Writing Tools.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The set was redesigned three times to fit the small space, Cunningham said.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Internal crossovers have been completely redesigned as well, and use 50 percent more components than before, with steep-slope filters increased from 18 dB to 30 dB, resulting in greater synergy and seamless blending between all three drivers.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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Executive coaching has become a powerful tool for leaders looking to modernize their approach, enhance efficiency and sharpen their competitiveness.—
Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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In other words, despite its seeming departure from Maine’s binary logic, the Second World was really a slice of the non-West that, contrary to expectations, embraced an explicitly secular and modernizing agenda: socialism.—
Zachariah Mampilly,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
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Founded in 1635, the elite club is charged with safeguarding the French language, which includes updating a dictionary and advising on usage.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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This story has been updated with additional context and developments.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamline. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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