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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But that hasn't stopped the other campaigns from strategizing anyway. Brianne Pfannenstiel, Des Moines Register, 2 Feb. 2026 Then came actually learning to scheme and strategize. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026 For example, clubs often spend hours strategizing on ways to attract new fans, Gulati said. Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Other emails obtained by the group show that DeForest staff were strategizing with QTS representatives and Alliant Energy as early as March 2025 — seven months before announcing the proposal last October. Tom Kertscher, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 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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