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
Instead, the legislative and executive bodies will prioritize the distribution of the remaining federal funding granted to Jackson County under the American Rescue Plan Act, as well as solidifying plans for the future of Truman Sports Complex.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
That stands in sharp contrast to many Western societies, where youth is often heavily prioritized culturally and commercially.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Rescuers are prioritizing water management and exploring the vertical shaft, Thai diver Kengkard Bongkawong said Monday.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Given the show’s immersive, 360-degree shooting style, the casting directors prioritized theater performers who could move seamlessly between the background and foreground of a scene.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
That stands in sharp contrast to many Western societies, where youth is often heavily prioritized culturally and commercially.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Rescuers are prioritizing water management and exploring the vertical shaft, Thai diver Kengkard Bongkawong said Monday.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Given the show’s immersive, 360-degree shooting style, the casting directors prioritized theater performers who could move seamlessly between the background and foreground of a scene.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritize
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Those categorized as lower risk were treated with hormone therapy alone.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Prediction markets sell event contracts — so they’re also categorized and regulated differently from traditional forms of gambling.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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In her 2008 work Mirror Play, San Francisco Poets Theatre Beloved’s Carla Harryman employs a field of speakers as an engine for organizing meaning between interior perception and exterior reality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The organizing body is the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), in association with the Taipei Computer Association (TCA).—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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That also includes improving other design choices such as better material labeling, use of non-carbon black pigments and limiting multi-material and complex attachment disruptors to improve sorting accuracy.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Law enforcement agencies often protectively set up trauma tents — which are color-coded to help sort people based on the severity of injuries — just in case they become needed during an emergency situation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 June 2026
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Those with motors of a certain size are legally classified as mopeds or motorcycles and cannot legally be ridden by anyone younger than age 16.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Most of the people at Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Central Pennsylvania don't have a criminal record and are classified as low-security detainees, said Deluzio, who lives in Fox Chapel and represents parts of Allegheny County and all of Beaver County.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Fifth, private investors should properly sequence their ambitions.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Passengers who are still onboard have been taking isolation precautions to try to prevent further spread, but Kell says researchers will want to gather samples of the virus from the ship in order to sequence them.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
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In 2024 and 2025, four hearing officers in the appeals unit filed complaints against the department, leading to three internal investigations by human resources, according to a separate, outside probe conducted by Flynn Investigations Group, a firm specializing in workplace reviews.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Now, Kal Pacific and principal Don Veasey are coming back to Boise with a six-story concept with five floors of apartments atop ground-floor commercial space and basement parking, according to documents filed with the city.—
Mark Dee
May 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 May 2026
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritize. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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