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verb

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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Recent Examples of streamlined
Adjective
Stylized with a pink color scheme and modern feel, Saucy will employ some of the latest in industry tech to create a smooth, streamlined experience, according to KFC. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024 Polished, streamlined, and endlessly elegant, the Shannon is a last that has stood the test of time. Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
This minor adjustment not only reduced bugs but also streamlined the testing process, saving countless hours. Q Hamirani, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 To fix this, Rivian has swapped out suppliers and streamlined its production process, even at the cost of shutting down its assembly line earlier this year. Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for streamlined 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlined
Adjective
  • Renderings of the final product show sleek, modern architecture juxtaposed with the much shorter existing buildings in the immediate area.
    Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Madewell has so many great options to choose from in its sale section, like the easy-to-pack Greta Ballet Flats, sleek Vernon Loafers, or the classic Reebok Vegan Club C Sneakers.
    Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This aspect of the game has been simplified to the point where the options are often just bland.
    Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The purpose of binoculars is often simplified into image magnification.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • In the lab, a piece of aerogel material a couple millimeters thick is held taut inside a metal frame.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Sharp’s hushed but taut narration played out in real time, like an announcer calling a tennis game.
    Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The core spirits of these centuries-long traditions still exist; they’ve just been updated for modern times.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This story was updated to add a gallery.
    Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The Vanquish cuts a rakish profile that is underscored by a wheelbase that is 3.1 inches longer than that of the DBS, which was Aston’s most recent V12 model in the Vanquish’s grand touring class.
    Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
  • In 2003, Pickford entered into an agreement with John Rose, a rakish businessman and treasure hunter from Great Yarmouth who wanted to find the Gloucester.
    Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The rural land has hardly been touched or modernized since the Federation established the grounds as a camp in 1954.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, more than 150 signals will be upgraded and modernized, and the Traffic Management Center will be updated to accommodate those changes.
    Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024

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“Streamlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlined. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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