as in to categorize
to put in order based on importance
We prioritized the hardest parts of the project before the easier ones.
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Recent Examples of prioritize
Momcozy recognizes these concerns and has prioritized safety with the nasal aspirator’s 6-second auto mist-off feature, thereby only producing as much mist as is needed to gently loosen and remove mucus without causing the baby discomfort or harm.
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Ethan Stone, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Experts recommend gradually shifting your child's bedtime, controlling room lighting, sticking with a consistent bedtime routine, and prioritizing sleep in the days leading up to the time change.
—Dina Roth Port, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
Why the most enduring organizations stop chasing trends and start designing systems that prioritize people over processes.
—Josh Browning, Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
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Ethan Stone, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Experts recommend gradually shifting your child's bedtime, controlling room lighting, sticking with a consistent bedtime routine, and prioritizing sleep in the days leading up to the time change.
—Dina Roth Port, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
Why the most enduring organizations stop chasing trends and start designing systems that prioritize people over processes.
—Josh Browning, Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritize
Verb
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First, categorize tech debt into principal, interest, liabilities and opportunity cost.—
Daniel Kendzior,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the 10 races rated competitive by VPAP, State Navigate categorized District 30 as the tightest race in the House of Delegates this year.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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Divide household items by category, organize them into appropriately sized containers, add labels, and stack them onto shelves in a closet or cabinet that is easily reachable.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
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This larger toiletry bag sports roomy, elastic mesh pockets that can help keep all your original pill bottles secure and organized for travel days.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Ooky, spooky and adorably abnormal Could sorting this out get any weirder?—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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The set also includes two packing cubes to help keep clothes or accessories sorted.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services reports that about 35% of adults in the state are classified as obese, placing it among 19 states with obesity prevalence at or above that level.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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However, not every smaller tyrannosaur skeleton should be classified as Nanotyrannus, according to Brusatte.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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To find out if typhus was the sole culprit for the demise of soldiers, the authors of the new study used a method known as high-throughput sequencing, which can sequence millions of DNA fragments at a time.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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PacBio says a single Revio can sequence about four entire human genomes in a 24-hour period for less than $1,000 per genome.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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Do not call 911 for non-emergencies like power outages, animal problems, or to file routine reports.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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An expert for the defense in the $40 million lawsuit filed by a former Virginia elementary school teacher shot by a 6-year-old student with a history of disciplinary problems testified Monday the assistant principal did not breach professional standards or act with indifference.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritize. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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