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
Enhancing mental health will increasingly be prioritized in multifamily buildings during the coming years and those that follow.
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Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Benefits traditionally associated with renting –flexibility, freedom from maintenance, opportunities to meet new friends – will be prioritized by those who in earlier generations likely would have been home buyers.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Facing the likelihood of further escalation, Tehran prioritized fortifying its defenses over diverting resources to foreign conflicts.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Although still ahead of Curtis Samuel, with the rest of the room healthy, the Bills have prioritized having the Shakir, Coleman and Hollins trio in the game more often than Cooper.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The nonprofit is now working with the local government and indigenous communities to identify areas that should be prioritized for protection and restoration.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Family and community bonds are prioritized, and people actively participate in social networks that support one another emotionally and practically.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Federal and state investigations have revealed widespread failures in law enforcement training, communication, leadership and technology, while also raising concerns that officers prioritized their own safety over the lives of children and teachers.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Feminist reforms that prioritized girls and women, such activists argued, ignored the plight of modern men.
—Theresa Iker / Made By History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Benefits traditionally associated with renting –flexibility, freedom from maintenance, opportunities to meet new friends – will be prioritized by those who in earlier generations likely would have been home buyers.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Facing the likelihood of further escalation, Tehran prioritized fortifying its defenses over diverting resources to foreign conflicts.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Although still ahead of Curtis Samuel, with the rest of the room healthy, the Bills have prioritized having the Shakir, Coleman and Hollins trio in the game more often than Cooper.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The nonprofit is now working with the local government and indigenous communities to identify areas that should be prioritized for protection and restoration.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Family and community bonds are prioritized, and people actively participate in social networks that support one another emotionally and practically.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Federal and state investigations have revealed widespread failures in law enforcement training, communication, leadership and technology, while also raising concerns that officers prioritized their own safety over the lives of children and teachers.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Feminist reforms that prioritized girls and women, such activists argued, ignored the plight of modern men.
—Theresa Iker / Made By History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritized
Verb
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The Sheriff’s Office said the call was not categorized as a mental health crisis.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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To tackle the problem, the group categorized possible dissections of an equilateral triangle based on how the cuts intersect the triangle’s edges.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Missouri Immunization Coalition, which organized the event for April 24-25, also had to lay off half its staff, according to board president Lynelle Phillips.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps not surprisingly, nonviolent movements’ success depends on how well they’re organized.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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Our recommendations are sorted by the best plans for older dogs, for puppies, for dogs with pre-existing conditions, for wellness plans and for households with multiple dogs.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
30 Dec. 2024
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Tap on any category to view emails sorted specifically for that section.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
29 Dec. 2024
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Prioritized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritized. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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