streamlined 1 of 2

past tense of streamline
1
as in simplified
to make less complex streamline the work of mailing out flyers by using computer-generated labels

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2
as in redesigned
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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streamlined

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adjective

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Recent Examples of streamlined
Verb
Some neighbors are calling for a halt to licenses and permits until the city can figure out a better solution — but program owners want a more streamlined, less restrictive licensing process. Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Oct. 2025 The integration of Wordly’s existing tools with GoBlu’s The BHive is designed to enable a unified view of compliance and impact at both facility and brand levels, as well as streamlined data collection that reduces reporting burdens for suppliers. Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Each sperm is streamlined for speed, with a tail that propels it forward and a head that carries genetic material. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025 Over the past four years, Michael has strategically formulated and streamlined the TIME Studios dealmaking process and worked closely with our finance team to track, analyze and report on the business. Time Pr, Time, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for streamlined
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlined
Verb
  • The relationships that Mark forms in the course of his career are similarly simplified—principally, his hearty bromance with Mark Coleman (Ryan Bader), who is first his trainer and then, entering the circuit himself, a competitor.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
  • In 1999, the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) was released, which allowed mobile phones to receive and display simplified, phone-friendly pages using WML instead of the standard HTML markup language.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The company redesigned its assembly line to use die-casting and injection molding instead of complex machining, reducing cost and build time.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The chain unveiled Wednesday its first refresh in 13 years, encompassing a bolder logo with brighter colors, new employee uniforms and pizza boxes, and redesigned restaurant signage.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The black tiger stripes are a sleek touch, and the orange trim around the numbers adds continuity.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Her sleek black blowout was wrapped up in XL hair rollers, before her big bombshell reveal on the catwalk.
    Essence, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Anthropic updated the rule in July, allowing prospective hires to polish their resumes, cover letters, and applications with the advanced tech.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
  • This article is being continuously updated.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Martin, who is fifty-four, is the most commercially successful songwriter of the twenty-first century; his work is meticulous and precise, and his songs are taut, balanced, unyielding.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The action is taut, the stakes are clear, and Kirk never misses a chance to remind us that all of these are just regular people who’ve crossed paths in a dark place.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Nods to Chanel’s classic codes were seen throughout, though they were modernized — boucle jackets were lighter, their silhouettes softer.
    Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The Italian producer—a division of Prosperity Textiles—modernized its offering by installing a waterless textile coloration system called Cooltrans two years ago.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Top 5 Can’t Miss Tequila here is made for sipping—at rakish cantinas, ambitious cocktail bars, and straight from the source on a distillery tour.
    David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
  • This time Todd, who has been heralded as the heir apparent to Ralph Lauren, set his sights on Havana and the rakish style of 1980’s Miami.
    Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025

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“Streamlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlined. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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