prioritizes

present tense third-person singular of prioritize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of prioritizes Jolly has pitched himself to voters as someone offering a tent for Floridians who are independents, Republicans and Democrats frustrated with the status quo of a political zeitgeist that prioritizes polarization and stokes riots rather than uniting. Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 Kumi's model prioritizes reciprocity, screening for members who contribute, ensuring high-value interactions like access to corporate board insights. Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Mercury, for instance, prioritizes logic and details that can be verified, while Pluto uncovers what’s been hidden beneath the surface and Neptune blurs the line between intuition and projection. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 The two collaborated on a serene escape that prioritizes neutral tones and a comfortable living arrangement, while including a unique element in every room that keeps the spaces from all looking alike. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026 Interested in a home warranty plan that prioritizes customization? Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 McClung prioritizes other aspects of the game before working on his dunks, but the Dunkman league primarily consists of athletes who focus on dunking. Jason Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The brand works with a small number of long-term partners in Europe and Turkey and prioritizes certified materials. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 That said, any eating style that prioritizes fiber and healthy fats, while reducing salt and saturated fats, can support your heart. Allison Forsyth, HEALTH, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritizes
Verb
  • It is based on the three-month average that categorizes El Niño as weak, moderate, strong or very strong.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
  • This framework categorizes decisions as simple, complicated, complex, and chaotic.
    Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Cat Fanciers' Association sorts cat coats into both color and pattern.
    Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Your structure sorts the whole world into two boxes, oppressor and oppressed.
    Joyce Kamanitz, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • In 2021, researchers analyzing EPA compliance data found that 17 of Puerto Rico’s 78 municipalities had systems the agency classifies as serious violators.
    Ivis García, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, the state of Illinois recently passed a bill, SB3484, that classifies and regulates micromobility devices such as e-scooters.
    Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Prioritizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritizes. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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