streamline
noun
a teardrop line of contour offering the least possible resistance to a current of air, water, etc.
streamlining
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present participleof streamline.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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City Council voted Tuesday to permanently adopt an affordable housing streamlining directive introduced by Mayor Karen Bass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Novo Nordisk, the Danish drug giant behind Ozempic, is streamlining its corporate culture and shortening its name as it tries to better compete in the market for weight-loss drugs.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
It is also unclear whether this new structure will result in financial savings by cutting senior roles or streamlining departments.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
The city intends to add 10,000 housing units downtown in the years ahead, which will require streamlining the development approval process to eliminate hurdles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
The long sweeping lines of the sides told a story of perfect streamlining, and implied high speed, even at rest.
From The Black Star Passes by John Wood Campbell
