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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
Along with rest and relaxation, health and wellness are prioritized via a separate gym and spa complex.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
American attitudes toward taking time off are different from the ones in much of Europe, where free time and rest are prioritized, said Kira Schrabram, an assistant professor of management at the University of Washington’s business school who studies meaningful and sustainable work.
—Colleen Newvine, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Response actions prioritized public safety, environmental protection and regulatory compliance.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The Commissioners Court held performative sessions that ignored resident concerns and spent significant taxpayer funds defending maps that prioritized political gain over local governance.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The AllenCo wells were prioritized and plugged this week as part of a CalGEM program to identify and permanently cap high-risk oil and gas wells.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The most important issue facing the county is ensuring that the felt needs of residents are prioritized, and that the community feels seen, heard and responded to through honest, timely communication.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Homan, who has served as a Homeland Security official under Obama and both Trump administrations, has long said immigrants who have committed additional crimes should be prioritized for arrest and deportation.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
What’s more, the country’s preeminent exports, which represent 80 percent of the country’s output, will be prioritized under the new pact.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
American attitudes toward taking time off are different from the ones in much of Europe, where free time and rest are prioritized, said Kira Schrabram, an assistant professor of management at the University of Washington’s business school who studies meaningful and sustainable work.
—Colleen Newvine, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Response actions prioritized public safety, environmental protection and regulatory compliance.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The Commissioners Court held performative sessions that ignored resident concerns and spent significant taxpayer funds defending maps that prioritized political gain over local governance.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The AllenCo wells were prioritized and plugged this week as part of a CalGEM program to identify and permanently cap high-risk oil and gas wells.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The most important issue facing the county is ensuring that the felt needs of residents are prioritized, and that the community feels seen, heard and responded to through honest, timely communication.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Homan, who has served as a Homeland Security official under Obama and both Trump administrations, has long said immigrants who have committed additional crimes should be prioritized for arrest and deportation.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
What’s more, the country’s preeminent exports, which represent 80 percent of the country’s output, will be prioritized under the new pact.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritized
Verb
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Nurses may be categorized by their levels of education.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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At the federal level, the EPA recently clarified gray areas of the law and said these turbines can't be categorized as temporary non-road engines.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The documents revealed flirtatious emails between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell and details of a 2002 flight Wasserman took to Africa on Epstein’s private plane, as part of a humanitarian trip organized by former President Bill Clinton.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
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Gordon’s wife, Ann, and Newsom’s father organized elaborate adventures for the Gettys’ four sons and the Newsom children.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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For those curious about how the items are sorted, several videos are available on the Ramona Disposal website under the Resource Center tab.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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During this ruthless era, famous women were sorted into a stringent binary.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Then, in December 2023, Tommy Lee Jones filed a petition for the convervatorship to be terminated, which was granted, court records show.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Court records document their wife filed for divorce that same year, citing irreconcilable differences.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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About 1 million people globally have sequenced their genomes, and realistically about 1 billion people need to sequence their genomes for models to function more meaningfully.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
29 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Property annexed to the village is automatically classified as single family.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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But in 2026, that dream may be out of reach, with recent studies suggesting that the average middle-class worker would need to save for 52 years to be classified as wealthy.—
Alexa Beck,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Freeman ranked third among first basemen in FanGraphs WAR last year, and was the fourth-best hitter at his position by wRC+ (140).—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Bridgeman is ranked 52nd — the highest the 26-year-old South Carolinian has been since turning pro four years ago — but never has won on the PGA Tour.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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