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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 recommendations would require towing companies to make more effort to notify owners that their cars have been towed and streamline the process by which the firms can sell unclaimed vehicles.
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Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 7 Jan. 2026
Moving to one system also enabled BSE to streamline processes with different teams across the building—including work associated with the Nets, the WNBA’s New York Liberty and the Barclays Center venue itself—while also increasingly tapping players as their own distribution channels.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Jarred marinara and no-boil noodles streamline prep, and baking it all on one pan means faster cooking and easier serving.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
The shimmering Sun unites with sweet Venus in your 6th House of Health, guiding you to streamline tasks while encouraging your peers and treating your body well.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Plaut aims to simplify the flying experience by utilizing software that mirrors a car rather than a traditional airplane.—
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Known for simplifying complex issues, O'Grady has reported on how tariffs impact small businesses and consumers, Federal Reserve policy and interest rate decisions, including securing an exclusive interview with a Federal Reserve president.—
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By keeping the same optical size, manufacturers can upgrade to 200 megapixels without redesigning camera modules.—
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The company redesigned the insole to focus on 10 different pain points, from knees, hips, and lower back, carefully providing support for continuous comfort.—
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Over the years, state lawmakers have made several efforts to modernize the formula but have been unsuccessful.—
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Regulators are expected to ease the Digital Networks Act, which aims to modernize and unify the EU’s telecom market, later this month, Reuters reported citing sources.—
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This story has been updated with additional context and developments.—
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Look for ways to update those experiences with radiant-heat flooring and heated towel racks, and with shower and tub designs that offer multiple water experiences (from rainfall to powerful jet massages).—
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“Streamline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streamline. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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