strategize

verb

strat·​e·​gize ˈstra-tə-ˌjīz How to pronounce strategize (audio)
strategized; strategizing

intransitive verb

: to devise a strategy or course of action

Examples of strategize in a Sentence

The organization strategizes for Republican candidates.
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Scientists pitted the most popular models against each other and more than 2,000 D&D players to see how well the LLMs could stay in character, determine the best actions, handle combat, strategize, and follow the game’s rules. Rachel Witkowski, semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026 While some teens will need their parents to help them strategize screen-free ways to wind down at night and process their stress in a healthy way, others may need the intervention of a therapist. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 19 Jan. 2026 The league, which began its second season on Monday, is providing a central gathering place for players to strategize and build solidarity as CBA talks unfold. Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026 Amid a year of more (and more) method dressing, intensely strategized press tour cycles, billion dollar-brand deals, and dinners out to Giorgio Baldi, these were the looks that drew readers in—and probably inspired some add-to-carting along the way. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for strategize

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of strategize was in 1855

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“Strategize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strategize. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.

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strategize

verb
strat·​e·​gize -ˌjīz How to pronounce strategize (audio)
strategized; strategizing
: to devise a strategy or course of action
strategized with her teammates
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