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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Every piece of content is now viewed as a potential point of sale, and platform algorithms are increasingly prioritizing content that drives conversion over mere entertainment.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
What was once a cute outlier is the norm, and is a point of frustration for any kid who wants to be prioritized to play sports in college in the United States, especially if the university is a public, land-grant institution.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Hogan said one of the biggest changes was moving all brewing operations to Heist’s Barrel Arts location, allowing the NoDa brewery to prioritize dining space.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
All this cat-and-mouse maneuvering has made the US Space Force prioritize geosynchronous surveillance and reconnaissance.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
What was once a cute outlier is the norm, and is a point of frustration for any kid who wants to be prioritized to play sports in college in the United States, especially if the university is a public, land-grant institution.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Hogan said one of the biggest changes was moving all brewing operations to Heist’s Barrel Arts location, allowing the NoDa brewery to prioritize dining space.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
All this cat-and-mouse maneuvering has made the US Space Force prioritize geosynchronous surveillance and reconnaissance.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prioritize. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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