PRIORITIZED Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

prioritized

verb

past tense of prioritize

as in categorized

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 prioritized His first moves prioritized deleveraging and simplification such as cutting central overhead and dismantling GE’s bloated headquarters infrastructure. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 July 2026 Second, individual excellence is prioritized over essential teamwork. — Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Relations further improved under Deng Xiaoping, who became China’s paramount leader in the late 1970s and prioritized economic modernization and stable foreign relations. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026 In 2021, during negotiations over the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Warnock urged then-President Joe Biden in a phone call that legislative action on voting rights should be prioritized alongside the package. — Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 22 July 2026 Melania has reportedly prioritized Barron’s relationship with her own family over the Trumps, particularly her late mother Amalija Knavs. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 21 July 2026 Under president of baseball operations Nick Krall and his predecessor, Dick Williams, the Reds have prioritized drafting and developing pitching. — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 17 July 2026 The affordable housing initiative is a first for the construction company, which prioritized energy efficiency to keep utility costs down. — Julianna Mejia july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 The athlete should be prioritized With the punishment of these young athletes on the line, the reasoning voting members of the SEC provided during Meredith’s hearing was disappointing. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

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Each report was reviewed and categorized by the type of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

— Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026
All of the counts are categorized as dangerous crimes against children.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

Definition of categorized

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Rooms Rooms are compact (standard doubles start at 236 square feet) but thoughtfully organized, with high ceilings and warm wood details.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Her highly functional closet, resembling a personal boutique, showcases vintage bags and is organized for efficiency, essential for the demanding Hamptons season.

— Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of organized

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The food comes in and is sorted within four hours, to be delivered by drivers five days a week.

— Zuri Primos July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
From there, the string is sorted and sent to a recycling partner to break the string down into raw material and turned into yarn.

— Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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The document was filed July 20 in the 294th District Court of Johnson County.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
An application request filed with the city of Meridian shows plans for a 24,000-square-foot micro-hospital on South Rackham Way, near the northeast corner of Eagle and Overland roads, south of Interstate 84.

— Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

Definition of filed

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Grammy rules permit an individual recording to compete in one specialized genre field, even when the album connected to that artist is classified elsewhere.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
In using the hydration breaks as an opportunity to air a few minutes of extra commercials per half, Fox’s World Cup coverage has been classified as an entirely separate entity from Telemundo’s traditional ad-free presentation.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of classified

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Though Miami has four players who ranked in the top 38 in three-point percentage last season, the perception has been that the Heat is one shooter short.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
The Chiefs ranked second in pass-block win rate last year, per ESPN’s Analytics tracking.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

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