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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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So for a full year afterward, Sanchez and his team strategized how to chip away at all the companies that don’t lease trucks from Ryder or any of its competitors, nor outsource transportation to them. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025 Tabernaculo de Gracia and its volunteers took a two-day break following Wednesday’s deliveries to regroup and strategize for a sustainable operation moving forward, Sara Hernandez said. Charlotte Observer, 27 Nov. 2025 What to Do About It In the meantime, other scientists—and coaches and athletes—have moved on to strategizing about how best to combat mental fatigue. Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 21 Nov. 2025 The paddock is now a dynamic arena where investors, founders and brands gather alongside the fans, not just to admire the action, but to connect, strategize and scale. Victoria Thomas, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for strategize

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Dec. 2025.

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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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