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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There is evidence that Tehran has sought to sequence the talks in its favor.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
For years, the industry response to this tension was to sequence it away.

— Vishal Saxena, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of sequence

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Campione supports re-prioritizing and accelerating infrastructure projects and relieving congestion on county roads, especially arterial and collector road projects, by pushing the state to replace outdated funding formulas.

— James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Summary Digital forensics expert Brett Shavers criticizes how non-practitioners increasingly dictate digital investigation processes, prioritizing administrative metrics over field realities.

— Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

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Many of these times, KFA employees allegedly filed false expense reports chalking up the charges to meals, drinks, or standard massages.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
The Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center filed an emergency motion to halt the euthanasia of a dog that attacked several people.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

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Each metric was graded on a 100 point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable living conditions.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
But how does this ranking compare to scores from Leapfrog, a watchdog organization that grades hospitals on safety?

— Eva Flowe August 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026

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