Synonyms of streamlining

streamlining 1 of 2

noun

as in simplification

Related Words

• simplification
• shortening
• curtailment
• compendium
• abbreviation
• abridgment
• condensation
• inventory
• reprise
• rehash
• summary
• compend
• summarization
• résumé
• recapitulation
• encapsulation
• outline
• rundown
• run-through
• summing-up
• roundup
• brief
• précis
• synopsis
• recap
• sum-up
• conspectus
• digest
• breviary
• capsule
• summa
• abstract
• sum
• epitome
• epilogue
• wrap-up
• conclusion

Dissimilar Words

• expansion
• enlargement
• amplification
• supplement
• addendum

streamlining

2 of 2

verb

present participle of streamline

1

as in simplifying

to make less complex

streamline the work of mailing out flyers by using computer-generated labels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• simplifying
• refining
• stripping (down)
• pruning
• oversimplifying
• trimming
• purifying
• dumbing down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• complicating
• complexing
• perplexing
• elaborating
• complexifying
• sophisticating

2

as in redesigning

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• redesigning
• updating
• modernizing
• remaking
• reworking
• contemporizing
• remodeling
• revising
• reengineering
• recasting
• refashioning
• revamping
• redoing
• redeveloping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of streamlining

Noun

This allows companies to maintain high service availability with minimal to no human intervention, while streamlining workflows across departments. — Miroslav Katsarov, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Ina Garten is back with her 14th title, which is all about smart streamlining because store-bought is fine. — The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

This is, to be clear, a massive streamlining of Woolf’s novel, which goes deep into the lives of William, Mary, and Ralph, among whom a series of intricate romantic attachments begin to develop. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy, under President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has discussed streamlining environmental licensing for strategic mining projects. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

For example, experts have recommended streamlining permits or fast-tracking approvals for new housing projects. — Stefan Chavez-Norgaard, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

Bob’s Burgers, the third of the long-running Fox series from 20th TV Animation, had not done original streamlining specials until now. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 July 2026

Later, a former commissioner at the agency admitted that during its streamlining or elimination of vetting procedures, the agency had hired drug cartel members into its ranks. — Meg Anderson, NPR, 23 July 2026

That meant streamlining storylines, trimming episodes, and cutting some characters altogether. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026

Verb

Ellison’s management team will have to cut costs assertively, in part by streamlining some of Paramount and Warner’s overlapping tech platforms. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Kartell Componibili by Anna Castella Ferrier A classic Kartell Componibli is ideal for streamlining bedside storage. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Consider Inside Membership a slick, Uber-like alternative to traditional PR agencies, streamlining the process of bookings, content creation and measurement of ROI, since it’s all enabled by proprietary technology. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Boards are streamlining by choice rather than necessity, and in my experience, the prioritization of AI investments and strategy is accelerating the divestment of non-core assets faster than prior technology shifts. — Sami Nomair, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Kiraly wrote in his public message that Loughran was vital in streamlining recruitment of officers, expanding safety and security coordination within District 35 and other local institutions and developing mental health support programs for staff. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Permitting legislation, in particular, was viewed as a way to address the cost of living, given its focus on streamlining energy projects. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026

Designers are streamlining and zeroing in on what matters to them. — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026

The platform brings together scripts, notes, budgets, location photography and production breakdowns, with the aim of streamlining information management across the production workflow. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026