prioritizes

present tense third-person singular of prioritize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of prioritizes The change affected more than 16,000 detainees last month, the lawsuit says, delaying legal filings and limiting representation as the government prioritizes deportations. — Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 The debt avalanche method prioritizes the highest-rate balance, potentially saving the most money. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 For the woman who prioritizes comfort without sacrificing style, there are the house’s Orbit sneakers in sumptuous suede and shearling. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 The Chinese mill prioritizes solutions that can be integrated into existing production processes while offering clear commercial appeal. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 The Texas program prioritizes low-income students and those with disabilities, but its income limits this year go up to $165,000 for a family of four, opening the door to middle-income families. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026 Consisting of just three hilltop villas, the property debuted from renovations and a name reset in April 2026, and prioritizes seclusion and comfort. — Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026 Bruce Avolio, professor of management at the University of Washington, sees the fictional coach as an example of a leader who prioritizes learning, humility, and the people around him. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 Managing risk in their personal portfolio requires a different approach, one that prioritizes diversification, liquidity reserves and investments less vulnerable to a downturn in the entrepreneur’s business. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritizes
Verb
  • The Washington Trail Association (WTA) categorizes the Enchantments as a difficult hike.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • It is based on the three-month average that categorizes El Niño as weak, moderate, strong or very strong.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Other technology at the library includes an automatic book sorter, a conveyor belt that scans returned books and sorts them for reshelving or return to other libraries.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The Cat Fanciers' Association sorts cat coats into both color and pattern.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • The state's vehicle code classifies personal delivery devices as pedestrians and generally requires them to follow pedestrian traffic rules.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Using primary production data, EIM measures water and energy consumption and chemical use, as well as worker impact at the garment-finishing stage, and classifies environmental performance as low, medium or high impact.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Prioritizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritizes. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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