as in streamlines
to adapt to modern needs, taste, or usage
a proposal to modernize the old school and bring it into the 21st century
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This improves the engine’s thrust-to-weight ratio, lowers expenses, and streamlines the engine’s structure.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Dec. 2024 -
The company developed a website that lets buyers search for homes as well as a tool that streamlines contract negotiations.—
Martin Vassolo,
Axios,
16 Dec. 2024
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When Apple issues updates in between big point upgrades, these often come with fixes for security vulnerabilities.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Scoop City Newsletter Free, daily NFL updates direct to your inbox.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Modernizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernizes. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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