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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
Family command centers are designed to streamline schedules and stuff, such as backpacks, keys, and memos.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
Owning my gear has significantly streamlined my travel experience — no more wasting time in long rental lines, dealing with mystery-smelling boots that have seen better days, or forking out cash for rentals every season.
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
Officials said the city has increased the number of cameras around New Haven and expanded the use of the ShotSpotter system, while streamlining efforts to reach the victims of violent crimes who could be prone to committing retaliatory acts.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2025
Brands can’t streamline their focus on the traditional EU, U.S., and Chinese markets anymore.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
Owning my gear has significantly streamlined my travel experience — no more wasting time in long rental lines, dealing with mystery-smelling boots that have seen better days, or forking out cash for rentals every season.
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
Officials said the city has increased the number of cameras around New Haven and expanded the use of the ShotSpotter system, while streamlining efforts to reach the victims of violent crimes who could be prone to committing retaliatory acts.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2025
Brands can’t streamline their focus on the traditional EU, U.S., and Chinese markets anymore.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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The pass also simplifies travel by allowing more seamless entry to participating sites.Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Jan. 2025
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This not only simplifies internal audits but also helps meet regulatory requirements.Kathleen Hurley, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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This structural inequity points to a shortfall in the current retirement landscape and should be an impetus for companies to consider redesigning their retirement benefit plans.Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The thermals have been redesigned (including an additional heat pipe for the CPU and GPU) to maximize power while aiming to keep heat and noise lower, a goal that reflects user feedback.Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
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Yet political disagreements have prevented Congress from modernizing the 1965 legislation, allocating appropriate resources, and correcting this disconnect.Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Under her leadership, ADM has modernized its technology practices, embracing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence to drive innovation and operational efficiency.Peter High, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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In addition to a more nourishing cleanser, one of her favorite dry skin tips is updating face and body moisturizers for creamier, thicker formulas.Claire Sullivan, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
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This article was updated with a link to the story on the new federal lawsuit filed on Jan. 15.Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamline. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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