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
Democrats, now being led by a new generation of politicians, have prioritized transparency around Epstein over defending the former leaders of their party.
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Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
Early ski gear designs prioritized warmth and protection over movement or proper fit.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
The long game involves a regulatory overhaul that state legislators hope will incentivize utilities to prioritize affordability.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
Moxie will be a member’s only club offering locals the space to work, foster connection and prioritize their wellness.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
Early ski gear designs prioritized warmth and protection over movement or proper fit.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
The long game involves a regulatory overhaul that state legislators hope will incentivize utilities to prioritize affordability.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
Moxie will be a member’s only club offering locals the space to work, foster connection and prioritize their wellness.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritize
Verb
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Many returning Chinese scholars brought their Western training and methodologies back to the Chinese academy, prompting university officials to find ways to categorize—and make use of—their skills.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Two were categorized as green mini-grids and four as energy efficiency initiatives.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The garden workspace offers ample room to plant seedlings, mix soil, and organize tools with its flat work surface, drawer, hooks, and shelf.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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LaFayette was one of a delegation of Nashville students who in 1960 had helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, which organized desegregation and voting rights campaigns across the South.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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It was designed to sort students.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
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In addition to sorting laundry by color, keep the material in mind.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The commander in chief has broad authority to personally classify or declassify documents as delegated by proper processes under Executive Order 13526, issued by Obama, said Liza Goitein, senior director of the Brennan Center’s Liberty and National Security Program.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Though classified as a software firm, Strategy has effectively transformed itself into a Bitcoin holding vehicle, financing large Bitcoin purchases through debt and equity issuance.—
Mariana Trujillo,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Senior author Louise van der Weyden, a staff scientist at the Wellcome Sanger Institute in England, and a team of researchers sequenced the genomes of tumors from almost 500 domestic cats.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
19 Feb. 2026
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While many resources and efforts were made to sequence DNA through the Human Genome Project, sequencing RNA and its many modifications remains a challenging task.—
Marlene Belfort,
The Conversation,
10 Feb. 2026
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Longtime basketball coach Rod Barnes and athletic director Kyle Condor have left their jobs, and Condor filed a lawsuit against the school alleging wrongful termination, according to court documents obtained by The Times.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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In December, Beatty filed a lawsuit challenging the renaming of the center.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritize. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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