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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2
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
Some are small comforts that keep me sane at 35,000 feet; others are practical tools that streamline security lines, hotel check-ins, and everything in between.
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
Windows 11 Pro is streamlined to work with your PC, not against it—so your setup finally runs like the beast it was meant to be.
—PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2025
The fillings are streamlined for ease of prep and serving; the homemade blender salsas are where the magic really is.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
His background in disruptive business models at Airbnb aligned with Musk's vision of streamlining federal operations through aggressive efficiency measures.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
Windows 11 Pro is streamlined to work with your PC, not against it—so your setup finally runs like the beast it was meant to be.
—PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2025
The fillings are streamlined for ease of prep and serving; the homemade blender salsas are where the magic really is.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
His background in disruptive business models at Airbnb aligned with Musk's vision of streamlining federal operations through aggressive efficiency measures.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamline
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Centralized solutions can also support greater transparency and ESG compliance because unified reporting systems can simplify tracking of emissions, sourcing origins and labor conditions.—
Manish Kapoor,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Executive chair Miguel Patricio launched the move as a way to simplify capital allocation and sharpen strategic focus on a marketing level.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, Armani opened his company’s new building at 760 Madison Avenue in New York, which was entirely redesigned to include residential units, the new Giorgio Armani and Armani/Casa boutiques, and an Armani/Ristorante, which opened in November.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Although YouTube redesigned those videos, the company allegedly did not overhaul its policy.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Cubie Hernandez, the organization’s chief technology and learning officer, said the goal is to help families have confidence during the mortgage process while pushing the industry to modernize.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Yet even in the face of these losses, many retailers remain hesitant to modernize their approach to returns, fearing that stricter policies could hurt customer satisfaction.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The show’s litigant par excellence has been updated as well.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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This article is being continuously updated.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamline. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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