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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Steven Conrad did such a great job of creating something that can’t really be categorized in any particular genre.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2026
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But don’t categorize them as terrorists.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Though well organized, none of the material had been digitized.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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There’s no excuse not to keep your toiletries organized when this Eddie Bauer Voyager Kit costs just $5 at Marshall’s.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This analysis was aided by the use of BTInsights, an AI open-end coding software that sorts responses into similar categories.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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After trucks dump materials, two conveyors transport items through a sorting process where nonrecyclable materials are removed from the line.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Labor Department published a rule Friday that would undo egregious attempts during the last administration to classify more workers as employees rather than independent contractors.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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The funky-looking vehicle might be classified as the world’s most interesting, powerful, fastest, and quickest golf cart.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
27 Feb. 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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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) filed cloture on legislation from the House on Thursday, and the Senate will hold a vote on whether to proceed on Monday.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of petitions have been filed with the court asking it to decide whether the law violates the Second Amendment as applied to people convicted of nonviolent felonies.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritize. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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