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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In Lincolnwood, Ritu Uppal, the 60-year-old owner of a knickknack and home decor store, wishes decisionmakers would prioritize people who depend on malls more, rather than treat closures as business transactions.
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Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
As the landscape continues to favor those who prioritize sustainable profitability alongside expansion, the retailers and brands who can master this balancing act will not only survive current market volatility but will emerge as the most attractive targets for future investment and acquisition.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
FlavCity is offering a solution to the transparency issue by focusing on clean-label products that prioritize whole-food ingredients.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
But this should not be a matter of ticking off the boxes to rush an execution of someone who has a real claim of innocence, and the Supreme Court should be very cautious about sanctioning an approach where the state is prioritizing speed over the cause of justice.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
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Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
As the landscape continues to favor those who prioritize sustainable profitability alongside expansion, the retailers and brands who can master this balancing act will not only survive current market volatility but will emerge as the most attractive targets for future investment and acquisition.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
FlavCity is offering a solution to the transparency issue by focusing on clean-label products that prioritize whole-food ingredients.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
But this should not be a matter of ticking off the boxes to rush an execution of someone who has a real claim of innocence, and the Supreme Court should be very cautious about sanctioning an approach where the state is prioritizing speed over the cause of justice.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prioritize. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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