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
Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize your well-being.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Eligibility was determined by the developing countries’ efforts to evolve and establish policies that prioritize and protect human rights and economic freedoms.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Insurers are prioritizing plans with more restrictive provider networks, eliminating commissions on less profitable plans altogether.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Cam Johnson prioritizing durability Denver’s newest starter missed 49 games in the last two years combined in Brooklyn — about 30% of all regular-season games.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Eligibility was determined by the developing countries’ efforts to evolve and establish policies that prioritize and protect human rights and economic freedoms.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Insurers are prioritizing plans with more restrictive provider networks, eliminating commissions on less profitable plans altogether.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Cam Johnson prioritizing durability Denver’s newest starter missed 49 games in the last two years combined in Brooklyn — about 30% of all regular-season games.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritize
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But even a single app can be tough to categorize.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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But that won't ease the fears of anyone who categorizes clowns as monsters.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
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The vigil, which had been planned several weeks in advance, was organized by the Genesee County Republican Party as a reaction to violent incidents such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk.—
Tess Ware,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Try MyRecipes, our digital recipe box to stash and organize all your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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Those concerns have caused some park advocates to recommend all parks with a reduction in force be closed until federal funding is sorted.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Items are sorted by category and sold in the marketplace, with all proceeds supporting Goodwill’s mission of job training and sustainable employment.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The cause was classified as norovirus, a contagious virus that causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and is commonly known as the stomach flu.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Both the Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball classify the race as a likely victory for Spanberger.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Abu Dhabi is gathering the DNA of Emirati newborns in a significant expansion of a national genomic sequencing project that aims to put the UAE on the cutting-edge of health care.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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That growth is fueled by falling sequencing costs, rising employer spend on healthcare inflation, and demand from biopharma for richer datasets.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Hubbard and Baack filed a lawsuit in federal court in June 2024, arguing that yoga is not a commercial service but a form of expressive activity protected by the First Amendment.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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The station chief filed a complaint with the State Department’s Office of the Inspector General, charging that Manes had unfairly dismissed him, among other allegations.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritize. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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