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streamline

[streem-lahyn] / ˈstrimˌlaɪn /
VERB
centralize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consolidate integrate rationalize unify
STRONG
accumulate amalgamate assemble compact concenter condense converge focus gather incorporate organize systematize
Antonyms
STRONGEST
divide separate
STRONG
disorder disorganize disperse enlarge scatter spread
WEAK
decentralize
VERB
order
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assign conduct distribute establish file place plan
STRONG
adapt adjust align alphabetize array catalogue class classify codify control dispose fix formalize furnish group index line locate manage marshal neaten normalize pattern range regiment regularize regulate right routine settle space standardize systematize tabulate tidy
WEAK
lay out line up methodize put away put to rights set guidelines set in order sort out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disarrange disorder keep
STRONG
break change confuse depart disorganize disturb jumble leave alone mismanage mix up unsettle upset
WEAK
mess up muddle
VERB
shape
Synonyms
STRONGEST
build carve construct embody fashion forge frame mold produce
STRONG
assemble cast chisel crystallize cut fabricate hew knead make mint model pat pattern sculpture sketch stamp trim whittle
WEAK
block out bring together roughhew throw together
Antonyms
STRONGEST
demolish destroy dismantle raze ruin
STRONG
lose
WEAK
deform neglect
VERB
simplify
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clarify cut down facilitate reduce shorten
STRONG
abridge analyze chasten decipher disentangle disinvolve elucidate explain interpret order unscramble
WEAK
boil down break down break it down clean it up clean up clear up cut the frills draw a picture get down to basics get to the meat hit the high spots lay out let daylight in let sunlight in make clear make perfectly clear make plain put in a nutshell put one straight spell out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
grow increase
STRONG
be vague confuse mix up mystify obscure
WEAK
complicate make difficult

Example Sentences

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Even after efforts under Bass to streamline hiring and boost recruitment, some officials are concerned there won’t be enough new cops to replace those projected to leave or retire in the coming years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Ministers say they've recruited dozens of new case workers since the start of the year and were working to "streamline our processes".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The government says the bill intends to "streamline" the existing framework, plug implementation gaps and better protect vulnerable groups by strengthening penalties for exploitation, forced identity and trafficking.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The AI company will combine ChatGPT, Codex app and browser in an effort to focus and streamline its resources.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“They’re amazing creatures—the fastest birds on earth. They’re like shape- shifters, the way they streamline their bodies in the air.”

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs

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