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 On the precipice of artificial intelligence (AI) robotics, the company executed a 1-for-8 reverse split intended to streamline internal structures for future growth. Matt Emma, USA Today, 4 July 2025 Now, Ask Photos displays classic search results alongside Gemini AI results on a single page, streamlining your search experience. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025 The differences between regular baseball rules and Banana Ball rules are designed to streamline the game. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 July 2025 Five-digit zip code add-ons are meant to streamline sorting and delivery as compared to the current three-digit pairs. Allison Kiehl, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for streamline
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Verb
  • His left-handed power swing has been simplified and tightened.
    Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 8 July 2025
  • Good gaming features and simplified Google TV streaming round things out for a sweet package.
    Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 8 July 2025
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  • It was redesigned in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy to serve as a space for outdoor ceremonies.
    Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
  • These pieces are then deconstructed, redesigned, and sold back to the Global North.
    Ezreen Benissan, Essence, 7 July 2025
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  • The robots are part of a bigger innovation plan These robots are part of a larger effort to modernize how the U.K. manages its aging water infrastructure.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
  • This partnership, the organizations said, is meant to modernize the league’s digital infrastructure, broadcast match analysis, organizational operations and the new fan-facing digital platforms, which leverage Microsoft’s cloud and AI technologies.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 4 July 2025
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  • Not all users will see the same options in the Gemini app or Google app, as settings can differ based on device model, region, or update status.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
  • Healthcare Administration: If agents can update patient records or schedule procedures, mistakes can compromise patient safety and violate privacy laws.
    Calum Chace, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025

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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamline. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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