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
The Refocus AfterGlow Palette features blendable, buildable textures for natural or glam looks streamlined into one palette, perfect for on-the-go touchups.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The initiative also includes plans to grow existing state parks by 30,000 acres by the end of the decade, leaning on recent legislation, Senate Bill 630 and Assembly Bill 679, to streamline the purchase process for sensitive ecosystems and critical wildlife habitat corridors next to existing parks.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Many of the best solutions come from travel habits, like using packing cubes to stay organized, keeping a duffel bag on hand for essentials, and relying on luggage to streamline the process.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Tim Evans | Reuters UnitedHealth Group on Tuesday posted first-quarter earnings that topped estimates and hiked its 2026 profit outlook, as the company better manages high medical costs and streamlines its operations.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The initiative also includes plans to grow existing state parks by 30,000 acres by the end of the decade, leaning on recent legislation, Senate Bill 630 and Assembly Bill 679, to streamline the purchase process for sensitive ecosystems and critical wildlife habitat corridors next to existing parks.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Many of the best solutions come from travel habits, like using packing cubes to stay organized, keeping a duffel bag on hand for essentials, and relying on luggage to streamline the process.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Tim Evans | Reuters UnitedHealth Group on Tuesday posted first-quarter earnings that topped estimates and hiked its 2026 profit outlook, as the company better manages high medical costs and streamlines its operations.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamline
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Aldi plans to eliminate an additional 44 ingredients from its private-label food, vitamin and supplement products, expanding its ingredient standards as part of a broader effort to simplify product formulations.—
New York Connect Team,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Since the accident, Renner said he's simplified his life.—
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Students in the class this semester are redesigning the AI agent to smooth out some kinks, and Ipeirotis plans to use it in all his future classes.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Chevy Bolt has been completely redesigned following a massive recall of the previous generation.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Under the proposal, Berlin would increase its budget by one fifth in 2027 compared to this year, requiring it to borrow upwards of $200 billion to revive its military industry and modernize crumbling infrastructure.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Building on earlier logistics drone efforts The MARV-EL program is part of the Marine Corps’ larger push to modernize battlefield logistics.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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It will be updated daily throughout the playoffs, as the odds to win each series will shift with results.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The marble and subway-tile motif is echoed in the bathroom, which has also been updated.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamline. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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