streamline
noun
a teardrop line of contour offering the least possible resistance to a current of air, water, etc.
is streamlining
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present progressiveof streamline (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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CEO Philipp Navratil is streamlining Nestlé’s portfolio to focus on core areas like coffee and petcare, planning 16,000 job cuts, and aiming for 3% to 4% organic growth.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
Related to the spinoffs, Honeywell is streamlining the company into three reporting categories at the start of 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025
“Endeavor is streamlining away from the big ‘flywheel’ they pitched during their time as a public company,” said Brandon Ross, a partner and media and technology analyst at LightShed Partners.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2025
Washington state recently passed substantial tax credits for large-scale producers of clean energy and is streamlining the permitting to accelerate building clean technology facilities.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 19, 2023
It is my understanding that one of the first priorities is streamlining the work that's currently spread across various government departments and attempting to give it focus.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2021
