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 Reuters — Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million as voters prioritized economic stability and ties with the European Union over worries immigration was stretching public services and pushing up rents. —

CNN Money, 14 June 2026 The suit further alleges that Roblox prioritized company growth over user safety. —

Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 Emerging practical applications must be prioritized. —

Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 The suit says Carrier, who had been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, was particularly susceptible to the design choices, which prioritized engagement over safety. —

Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 11 June 2026 Pressure has only continued to mount as guests flood into Mexico City, and the government has faced a crescendo of criticisms by protesters and residents who say authorities have prioritized the competition over pressing social needs in the Latin American nation. —

ABC News, 10 June 2026 During the most recent campaign, and in a previous unsuccessful run for mayor, Laesch claimed Irvin prioritized government contracts or incentives to those who donated to his campaign — a claim which Irvin consistently denied. —

Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026 Dominique Senequier Senequier founded Ardian in 1996 with a vision of building a different kind of private investment firm—one that prioritized long-term value creation and employee ownership. —

Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026 Airports from Atlanta to Seattle have prioritized upgrades in advance of the World Cup. —

Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritized

Verb

There were standards in place outlining specific personal protective equipment that should have been worn, and where to eat, and those are usually categorized in different levels.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The city auditor recently launched a review of the Police Department’s Internal Affairs unit, looking at how complaints are categorized, investigated and resolved.

— Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026