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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As evidenced, efforts can culminate in formal events for strategizing and bolstering membership. Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2025 In August, Hron says the online research tool Westlaw unveiled Deep Research, an agentic workflow that can plan, review, and strategize legal research in a manner that emulates human work. John Kell, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025 While the Mets front office begins to strategize on how to improve in 2026, the Yankees open a wild-card playoff series with the Boston Red Sox Tuesday evening. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025 One provision of the program required districts to strategize to eliminate school lunch debt students had accumulated. Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025 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 7 Oct. 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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