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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While the discourse was less frequent at the beginning of her weight-loss journey, the rise of GLP-1s has meant that more people are flocking to her page to commiserate and strategize. Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 2 May 2026 True, blasting a long, straight drive is intoxicating, but using a layout to strategize your approach? Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026 But his senseless death has informed the thinking of today’s law enforcement leaders, who are working, strategizing and innovating to try to prevent such tragedies from happening again. Andrew S. Boutros, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 As is the case with standard auctions, GalaxyBids’s auctions give participants opportunities to strategize with their bids, further gamifying the process. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 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 5 May. 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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