streamline

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 That means enforcing existing laws, securing our borders and streamlining legal immigration — not ignoring our laws in the name of misguided compassion. Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025 Federal rules to modify prior authorization that were introduced by the first Trump administration and finalized by the Biden administration are set to take effect next year, with the aim of streamlining the process, reducing wait times, and improving transparency. Lauren Sausser, NBC news, 12 June 2025 Ramp, a financial operations platform, is part of a growing number of tools designed to automate that process by streamlining payments, cutting costs, and freeing up finance teams to focus on strategy instead of spreadsheets. Ellen Sheng, CNBC, 10 June 2025 Follow this tutorial to streamline your laundry-folding routine and maximize your storage. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for streamline
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  • Eligible children may face barriers to accessing Medicaid and CHIP coverage if the legislation blocks a rule that simplifies enrollment in those programs, according to the CBPP.
    Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 June 2025
  • For routine purchases, agentic commerce will focus on speed and convenience—using collaborative AI agents to simplify checkout and streamline fulfillment.
    Zornitza Stefanova, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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  • So the company took a new approach to how its spaces would embody that mission and redesigned a new flagship, the Rivian Space in NYC. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
    Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
  • Since the takeover, Air India has ordered hundreds of new planes, redesigned its branding and livery and absorbed smaller airlines that Tata held stakes in.
    Shonal Ganguly, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
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  • Despite the increasing urgency to modernize finance and meet regulatory expectations, the same problems keep recurring.
    Rahul Bhatia, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
  • The surge in funding comes as President Donald Trump has proposed an increase in defense spending, with a focus on modernizing military capabilities and opening opportunities beyond the legacy defense sector.
    Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 10 June 2025
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  • This list of winners is being updated in real time Sunday.
    Los Angeles Times staff, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
  • This article has been updated with additional information.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025

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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamline. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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