strategize
verb
strat·e·gize
ˈstra-tə-ˌjīz 
strategized; strategizing
: to devise a strategy or course of action
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The organization strategizes for Republican candidates.
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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
Police and community leaders around Michigan are strategizing how best to work with youth to prevent teen takeovers.
—Madeline Luebkert, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Give yourself room to process, then strategize to make your move.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
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“Strategize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strategize. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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strategize
verb
strat·e·gize
-ˌjīz
strategized; strategizing
: to devise a strategy or course of action
strategized with her teammates
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