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as in to simplify
to make less complex
streamline the work of mailing out flyers by using computer-generated labels
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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
Thom Browne wholesale revenues were slashed by 52.4 percent to 36.5 million euros, as per the strategy to streamline the brand’s wholesale presence to focus on the DTC channel.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
The House and Senate in January 1974 turned themselves into a constitutional convention for the purpose of streamlining the mishmash that the 1876 document had become.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
In 2012, the Obama administration agreed to collaborate with five Great Lakes states – Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York and Pennsylvania – to streamline a permitting process for offshore wind development.
—Melissa Scanlan, The Conversation, 29 July 2025
The Israeli company, which went public in 2014, provides technology that helps companies streamline the process of logging on to applications for employees.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 July 2025
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
The House and Senate in January 1974 turned themselves into a constitutional convention for the purpose of streamlining the mishmash that the 1876 document had become.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
In 2012, the Obama administration agreed to collaborate with five Great Lakes states – Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York and Pennsylvania – to streamline a permitting process for offshore wind development.
—Melissa Scanlan, The Conversation, 29 July 2025
The Israeli company, which went public in 2014, provides technology that helps companies streamline the process of logging on to applications for employees.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 July 2025
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When generative AI simplifies processes, the leader’s role evolves from dictating directions to empowering creativity and strategic problem-solving.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some observers think the move to simplify its visa approvals process and increase tourism is part of this overall strategy, another way to boost its foreign exchange reserves.—
Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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The proposal rejects the substantial spending cuts and drastic policy changes included in the Trump administration’s funding request, including the proposal to redesign rental assistance.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
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The building, which dates to the early 1900s, is being redesigned by architect Luis Laplace, who also renovated the gallery’s location on Paris’s Right Bank.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
31 July 2025
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The intent of this funding was to modernize the IRS and to increase enforcement on higher income taxpayers.—
Mike Sylvester,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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On menu is divided into three sections: Classic drinks (modernized by award-winning mixologist Jax Donahue), Mexico City and San Francisco.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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Editor's Note: This story has been updated with comments from the Department of Homeland Security.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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This story has been updated to include the cadet's age.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
27 July 2025
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamline. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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