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as in simplifies
to make less complex
streamline the work of mailing out flyers by using computer-generated labels
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as in modernizes
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 streamlines
The declaration streamlines contracting and avoids the sometimes lengthy wait for permits needed for the work.
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Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2026
The approach also streamlines logistics, reduces storage requirements, and supports sustained operations in high-intensity conflicts where rapid target engagement is critical.
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Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
The pigment is a happy bonus that streamlines your routine even further—a skin tint, serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen all in one.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Leatherman streamlines the build of its Garage Batch #008 Captain's Crunch but gives it much of the same functionality as the original.
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New Atlas,
4 June 2026
Offer a fresh idea that streamlines the group’s plan, then block a focused hour for your art so independence and teamwork thrive.
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Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
Share a practical idea that streamlines a task, then test it on a small assignment so your team can see the benefit.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
My goal would be to create a framework that streamlines approvals for housing, especially near transit and job centers, while holding jurisdictions accountable for actually building new units.
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Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
The act ensures the legalization and regulation of surrogacy, streamlines the process of obtaining formal parental recognition and better protects parents, surrogates and children.
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Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2026
The approach also streamlines logistics, reduces storage requirements, and supports sustained operations in high-intensity conflicts where rapid target engagement is critical.
—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
The pigment is a happy bonus that streamlines your routine even further—a skin tint, serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen all in one.
—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Leatherman streamlines the build of its Garage Batch #008 Captain's Crunch but gives it much of the same functionality as the original.
—
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
Offer a fresh idea that streamlines the group’s plan, then block a focused hour for your art so independence and teamwork thrive.
—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
Share a practical idea that streamlines a task, then test it on a small assignment so your team can see the benefit.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
My goal would be to create a framework that streamlines approvals for housing, especially near transit and job centers, while holding jurisdictions accountable for actually building new units.
—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
The act ensures the legalization and regulation of surrogacy, streamlines the process of obtaining formal parental recognition and better protects parents, surrogates and children.
—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streamlines
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That approach simplifies the balance of plant, reduces supporting equipment and lowers the overall installation footprint.
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The integrated panel cables are unusually generous in length and store neatly in zippered pouches, which simplifies deployment considerably compared with many competing folding-panel designs.
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The bill also reauthorizes and then modernizes the HOME Investments Partnership Program, a federal block grant program that seeks to boost building and buying affordable housing and provides rental assistance to low-income households.
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And yet, as Fort Lauderdale aggressively modernizes around the club, Schwartz says his throwback bar fits right in.
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At the conclusion of every regular season, provided the Knicks make the playoffs, the organization redesigns the corridor leading from the home locker room to the Madison Square Garden hardwood floors.
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This approach redesigns enterprise workflows to embed value, operationalize governance and harden the AI lifecycle, ensuring reliability over time.
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Hyundai is addressing the issue by allowing drivers to bring their Tucsons into authorized dealers for free instrument panel cluster software updates.
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“Streamlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamlines. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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