stream·line
ˈstrēm-ˌlīn 
1
: the path of a particle in a fluid relative to a solid body past which the fluid is moving in smooth flow without turbulence
2
a
: a contour designed to minimize resistance to motion through a fluid (such as air)
b
: a smooth or flowing line designed as if for decreasing air resistance
streamlined; streamlining; streamlines
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Verb
The manufacturer has streamlined the car's design.
The business is looking for ways to streamline production.
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Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Utilities can streamline power connections and expand incentives to make outdoor charging accessible and financially viable.
—Laura Kavanagh, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
In turn, El Salvador agreed to draw down non-tariff barriers and streamline regulatory requirements for American products like pharmaceuticals, medical devices and agricultural goods.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Maryland is already among the most heavily regulated states in the nation, and government has continued to expand rather than streamline.
—Steve Hershey, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The cozy nooks freed up floor space and streamlined the look of the room.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Utilities can streamline power connections and expand incentives to make outdoor charging accessible and financially viable.
—Laura Kavanagh, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
In turn, El Salvador agreed to draw down non-tariff barriers and streamline regulatory requirements for American products like pharmaceuticals, medical devices and agricultural goods.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Maryland is already among the most heavily regulated states in the nation, and government has continued to expand rather than streamline.
—Steve Hershey, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streamline. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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