as in simplification
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as in simplifying
to make less complex
streamline the work of mailing out flyers by using computer-generated labels
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as in redesigning
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 streamlining
ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
By clarifying roles early, streamlining interviews, standardizing evaluations and improving communication, employers can make faster, more confident hiring decisions.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
As part of drastic streamlining, Unilever cut a third of all office roles in Europe, around 3,200 jobs, and reviewed Unilever’s 200 top management roles.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
The streamlining is a way to reduce expenses and better organize a sometimes confusing reporting structure.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
However, some functions can feel overly complex, and the interface could use some streamlining.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
These developments are also intriguing in the context of the company’s streamlining pivots over the last few weeks.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
Although different seagrass species take different forms, all dodge the destructive power of water’s drag by miniaturization and streamlining.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
This initiative, led by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, includes streamlining permits and encouraging the use of federal lands for data center construction.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Local governments play a crucial role in affordable housing development by streamlining the permitting and zoning processes.
—Ryan Von Weller, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
The company already has been streamlining Reality Labs, its subsidiary focused on developing products and experiences for the metaverse.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
In addition, the money will go toward streamlining passenger rail service, rebuilding bridge infrastructure and other renovations in Amtrak’s Northeast corridor, according to a statement from Transportation Department Secretary Sean Duffy.
—Laura Davison, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
And some of the proposals (those aimed at streamlining the approval process for home building near the coast) were blessed by the Coastal Commission.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
In recent weeks, the city has explored a range of revenue-generating measures — from making outdoor dining permanent and streamlining business permits to offering tax amnesty and raising its hotel tax.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Home Depot responded by streamlining operations and focusing on efficiency.
—Alexandria Mansfield, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The state is streamlining a system that has evolved with the emergence of severe smoke impacts.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Another key element is the streamlining of shoes, defined through a battle of shoe companies who use carbon-fiber plates and other materials as part of an effort to make shoes lighter and springier.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
By clarifying roles early, streamlining interviews, standardizing evaluations and improving communication, employers can make faster, more confident hiring decisions.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
As part of drastic streamlining, Unilever cut a third of all office roles in Europe, around 3,200 jobs, and reviewed Unilever’s 200 top management roles.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
The streamlining is a way to reduce expenses and better organize a sometimes confusing reporting structure.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
However, some functions can feel overly complex, and the interface could use some streamlining.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
These developments are also intriguing in the context of the company’s streamlining pivots over the last few weeks.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
Although different seagrass species take different forms, all dodge the destructive power of water’s drag by miniaturization and streamlining.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
This initiative, led by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, includes streamlining permits and encouraging the use of federal lands for data center construction.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Surgical robot Neuralink has accelerated implantation by streamlining procedural steps and refining hardware, including upgraded needle designs and advanced optics.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Local governments play a crucial role in affordable housing development by streamlining the permitting and zoning processes.
—Ryan Von Weller, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
The company already has been streamlining Reality Labs, its subsidiary focused on developing products and experiences for the metaverse.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
In addition, the money will go toward streamlining passenger rail service, rebuilding bridge infrastructure and other renovations in Amtrak’s Northeast corridor, according to a statement from Transportation Department Secretary Sean Duffy.
—Laura Davison, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
And some of the proposals (those aimed at streamlining the approval process for home building near the coast) were blessed by the Coastal Commission.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
In recent weeks, the city has explored a range of revenue-generating measures — from making outdoor dining permanent and streamlining business permits to offering tax amnesty and raising its hotel tax.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Home Depot responded by streamlining operations and focusing on efficiency.
—Alexandria Mansfield, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The state is streamlining a system that has evolved with the emergence of severe smoke impacts.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlining
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But that would mean some simplification, especially with an eye on Min’s emotional journey through this landscape of the strange of the wonderful.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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If digital fatigue continues and consumers seek simplification, the demand for integrated platforms may grow.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The contracts are under $250,000 and require MnDOT to seek just two quotes, simplifying the normal competitive bidding process that might otherwise shut out many small shops.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Toyota pulled that off by simplifying the structure and reducing the number of axles.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The team believes the modular design is the key advantage, allowing different bacterial combinations to be tailored for specific detection tasks without redesigning the entire system.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Always dry thoroughly, heat on the stovetop until completely dry, and apply a thin layer of oil or shortening.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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This movement engages the quad concentrically, which means the muscles contract while shortening, Mann said.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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Back in Europe, investors monitored another flurry of corporate earnings, with Eni, Orange, and Volvo among the firms updating shareholders on their finances.—
Elsa Ohlen,Hugh Leask,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Police had initially said 10 people were injured before updating the total number of casualties to six.—
Matt Foster,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The stock dropped 13% in a single day in February after artificial intelligence model builder Anthropic said AI could assist companies with modernizing code written in the COBOL programming language.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Some of those resources could go to modernizing computer systems to allow for better statewide law enforcement coordination, Greene said.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The president is remaking courts to clear a backlog of asylum cases.—
Maria Sacchetti,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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But remaking Florida’s congressional map is a risky move for state Republicans, who face stringent redistricting rules and the hazard of turning safe GOP seats into competitive ones.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Streamlining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlining. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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