How to Use streamline in a Sentence

streamline

verb
Definition of streamlinenext
Synonyms for streamlinenext
  • The business is looking for ways to streamline production.
  • The manufacturer has streamlined the car's design.
  • The game streamlines setup to a few minutes (once you’re used to it), and each game takes about an hour.
    — James Palmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Pair the skirt with chunky knit sweaters and even leather jackets to streamline your closet.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The team says the director’s hands-on role in the VFX helped with planning, reduced the back-and-forth and streamlined the work.
    — Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Feb. 2024
  • The down is a lofty 850-fill goose down and the jacket is streamlined for layering and easy packing.
    — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Keep it slick and streamlined with a pair from The Row, or opt for a sturdier silhouette with chunky lug soles.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2023
  • To achieve this, streamline your goals to conquer one and then another.
    — Dr. Janet Ahn, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Now, operations are streamlined between the Old Louisville kitchen and the new Clifton store.
    — The Courier-Journal, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Employees pre-scoop and package the ice cream to streamline service.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
  • The city’s goal is to improve responses to mental health calls in the city but also streamline resources.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 1 Mar. 2024
  • The new approach has the potential to streamline Apple’s supply chain and kick off a broader shift.
    — Mark Gurman, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2023
  • And, a simple trolley sleeve at the back of the bag means it can be stacked atop larger luggage when commuting through the airport to streamline your day.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The coupe’s front and rear bumpers have been discarded, streamlining its already sleek shape even further.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 May 2023
  • And in its rule-making, the EU should simplify and streamline, rather than moralize and nitpick.
    — Peter Vanham, Fortune Europe, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Republicans have long run on the idea that the federal government is too big and needs to be streamlined.
    — Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2023
  • The widespread cuts, which severely diminished the tech giant’s HR team, were said to be an effort to help streamline costs.
    — Amber Burton, Fortune, 3 May 2023
  • Ramirez said the agency didn’t challenge the survey’s validity, and said the discussions were part of the streamlining process.
    — Sally Ho, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2023
  • And consider streamlining that pile of old backpacks and lunch boxes down to one favorite choice per child.
    — Gemma Johnstone, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Think jeans, a white T-shirt, a blazer, a versatile dress, and a cashmere sweater; these are items that will serve you for years and can streamline the daily process of getting dressed.
    — Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Each formula included is meant to streamline the hair styling process from post-shower to finished look in five easy steps.
    — Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2023
  • To streamline the look, top with a quilt or additional comforter with cover.
    — Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Prioritize to perfection, streamline your team’s tasks and clear your schedule of the nonessential.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
  • This has helped streamline my closet and form a capsule wardrobe of interchangeable basics.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2023
  • The tool, city officials said, will help simplify and streamline what is often a complex planning process.
    — Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2023
  • Getting a handle on organizing your pantry can streamline your snacking habits and meal prep, sure.
    — Jordan Goldberg, SELF, 24 Feb. 2023
  • To streamline the look, wood panels disguise the refrigerator, and the microwave hides in a pantry cabinet.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2024
  • For the time being, the city has streamlined the permitting process to make sure shoppers and diners are accommodated.
    — John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2023
  • So, while this spacious and durable boot bag is double discounted to just $44 is the best time to make the investment and streamline your packing for an overall more enjoyable day out on the slopes.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2024
  • In people who are unlikely to have a severe penicillin allergy, doctors may streamline the testing process by skipping the skin test and using just the oral dose.
    — Andrew Chapman, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2023

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