HIERARCHIZE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

hierarchize

verb

Definition of hierarchize

as in to sequence

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Recent Examples of hierarchize The use of color, as in the case of the study area and the bathroom, chosen according to each orientation, serves to differentiate these areas from the rest of the room and hierarchize them spatially. — Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 1 Mar. 2023

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In reality though, every genome analysis is influenced by multiple of factors, such as the reference genome used for comparison and the technology used to sequence the DNA itself.

— Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
Scientists can sequence a genome, but understanding environmental impacts requires psychologists to follow thousands of people for decades.

— Jessica Craig, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026

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The Democrat is running for Precinct 2 commissioner to create a government that works for everyday people, prioritizing lowering the cost of living, delivering excellent county services and protecting fundamental rights.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Both candidates promise to prioritize wildfire prevention, balance the county budget and find ways to boost county revenue without raising taxes.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of prioritize

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Neither Castillo nor Hershey have filed required ethics reports, or reported fundraising, signs their campaigns lack broad support and have not broadly engaged voters.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Insurance agent Ken McFeeters filed a lawsuit challenging the senator’s eligibility based on residency requirements, but the lawsuit was dismissed.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

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Collectors' three card-grading brands accounted for roughly 71% of August grading volume among the major firms tracked by industry analyst GemRate.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
An 1840 stint at the Harvard Library led to the insight that mixing finely ground clay with graphite would allow Thoreau Pencils to be graded from soft to hard.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026

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