prioritize
verb
pri·or·i·tize
prī-ˈȯr-ə-ˌtīz 
-ˈär-;
ˈprī-ə-rə-
prioritized; prioritizing
: to list or rate (projects, goals, etc.) in order of priority
Examples of prioritize in a Sentence
It's always difficult to prioritize work, school, and family.
If you want to do your job efficiently, you have to learn to prioritize.
The town council hopes to prioritize the bridge construction project at the next meeting.
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Indonesia is prioritizing using its domestic supply.
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Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
Callahan told the crowd that Edged, which has developed several other data centers around the country, was among the first users of waterless cooling technology for data centers and prioritizes sustainability.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
According to Condor Ferries’ 2025 family travel statistics, 70% of families prioritize amenities for children when choosing accommodation.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Notably, these brands have prioritized the Thonburi riverside over traditional central Bangkok locations, with IconSiam functioning as a global business and lifestyle hub and reflecting Siam Piwat’s success in repositioning Thonburi to stand alongside established prime districts.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
Callahan told the crowd that Edged, which has developed several other data centers around the country, was among the first users of waterless cooling technology for data centers and prioritizes sustainability.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
According to Condor Ferries’ 2025 family travel statistics, 70% of families prioritize amenities for children when choosing accommodation.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Notably, these brands have prioritized the Thonburi riverside over traditional central Bangkok locations, with IconSiam functioning as a global business and lifestyle hub and reflecting Siam Piwat’s success in repositioning Thonburi to stand alongside established prime districts.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for prioritize
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prioritize. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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