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

Sequi said exhibitors need strategize long before the actual fair. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Filmmakers are welcome to bring early-stage projects to strategize before shooting starts. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

To avoid police raids, kids strategized, coming up with systems that would keep party and rave sites secret until the last minute. — Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Every marathon season, runners like Dimascio-Donohue strategize about more than just how many miles a week to train. — Nadia Neophytou, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 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