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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Lapid believes the Israeli public will favor a more centrist government that would encompass both the right and left, a move that would still prioritize Israeli security, but also ensure there is an end to the war in Gaza and repairs are made to Jerusalem’s international standing.
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Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The debate over whether tech companies are prioritizing foreign workers over Americans through the H-1B visa has been brought right to one of the programs biggest supporters—Elon Musk.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
If prioritizing clean air in the bedroom is one of your fall goals, this Levoit should come in handy.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
The league is also prioritizing having its teams play in smaller, less cavernous venues moving forward, stepping away from large stadiums such as Ford Field in Detroit and the Alamodome in San Antonio.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The debate over whether tech companies are prioritizing foreign workers over Americans through the H-1B visa has been brought right to one of the programs biggest supporters—Elon Musk.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
If prioritizing clean air in the bedroom is one of your fall goals, this Levoit should come in handy.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
The league is also prioritizing having its teams play in smaller, less cavernous venues moving forward, stepping away from large stadiums such as Ford Field in Detroit and the Alamodome in San Antonio.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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 9 Oct. 2025.
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