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
Secretary of Technology Services and Security Jason Snyder spoke to WBZ about the launch, saying the new platform is designed to streamline office tasks, not replace human workers.
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Logan Hall, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
The cozy nooks freed up floor space and streamlined the look of the room.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning 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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Logan Hall, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
The cozy nooks freed up floor space and streamlined the look of the room.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamline
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The ad stressed how AI has simplified creative and production processes that were once learned through books, notes, and code.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Nigerian government rejected the claim, and analysts say the claim simplifies a very complicated crisis that targets people regardless of their faiths.—
Pelumi Salako,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Their goal was to enable faster decision-making without completely redesigning existing camera systems.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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As new abilities improve, Fauna can add them through software updates rather than redesigning the hardware.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a nation that’s largely overstored, there’s little room left to build new shopping centers, so mall owners have been focusing on modernizing existing properties.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Russia has been seen modernizing its nuclear facilities, and in recent years, China has expanded its main test site by digging new tunnels.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
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This story was updated to add new information.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamline. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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