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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
The initiative is designed to streamline internal operations and support the 173-year-old denim brand’s broader transformation into a digital-first company.
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Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Others aren't sure how the policy would streamline the experiences either.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Or to experiment with how AI could streamline time-intensive activities.
—Shani Harmon, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The Lemon Grove City Council last week unanimously approved a $240,000 contract to remodel the city’s audiovisual system, a move that will modernize meeting accessibility, streamline archives and put the city in line with new state requirements.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Others aren't sure how the policy would streamline the experiences either.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Or to experiment with how AI could streamline time-intensive activities.
—Shani Harmon, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The Lemon Grove City Council last week unanimously approved a $240,000 contract to remodel the city’s audiovisual system, a move that will modernize meeting accessibility, streamline archives and put the city in line with new state requirements.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamline
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Every product has to simplify, demystify and bring that artistry into everyday life in a way that feels natural and approachable.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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To simplify locomotion control, Asimov uses passive articulated toes rather than powered toe actuators.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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There's also a promise of underground parking and redesigned intersections to improve traffic flow.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Independent leg, arm, torso, and head sections connect through universal motor mounting fixtures, allowing users to swap or upgrade components without redesigning the entire platform.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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The Lemon Grove City Council last week unanimously approved a $240,000 contract to remodel the city’s audiovisual system, a move that will modernize meeting accessibility, streamline archives and put the city in line with new state requirements.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The new product is part of parent company Kraft Heinz’s broader plan to modernize its portfolio and reverse a sales slump that has lasted nearly a decade.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The villas were restored and updated, Conrad Orlando was introduced as the luxury hotel anchor, and Evermore Bay (the lagoon beach that now defines the property) was built from scratch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamline. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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