strategize

verb

strat·​e·​gize ˈstra-tə-ˌjīz 

strategized; strategizing

intransitive verb

: to devise a strategy or course of action

Synonyms of strategize

• plan
• design
• prepare
• organize
• plot

Examples of strategize in a Sentence

The organization strategizes for Republican candidates.

Recent Examples on the Web

But when Erik Spoelstra is strategizing, the needs of Nikola Jovic, for better or worse, are not going to be at the top of the organizational process. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026

For months, teams have strategized about how best to prepare their athletes for this kind of heat and humidity—with post-training saunas, hot-water immersion, sweaty outdoor workouts, and heat-training camps. — Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

Pilots will strategize to work with the elements, finding more favorable winds and weather to test skill, ingenuity and flight planning. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026

All 48 teams in this year's FIFA World Cup have played at least one game by now and are carefully strategizing to qualify for the Round of 32. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

strategize

verb

strat·​e·​gize -ˌjīz 

strategized; strategizing

: to devise a strategy or course of action

strategized with her teammates