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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 prioritizes
But recently, the two have been sidelined on some of Israel’s key security decisions as Netanyahu prioritizes the demands of his far-right coalition partners.
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Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
The yacht eliminates single-use plastics, prioritizes local sourcing, and supports a reforestation initiative on Santa Cruz Island.
—Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Massie's Communications Director John Kennedy said in a statement to The Enquirer that the congressman prioritizes using X, Facebook and YouTube to communicate with constituents.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
The plan prioritizes a total of six pilot sites based on feasibility, resilience needs and environmental benefits, according to the city.
—Robert Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
It is backed by post-quantum encryption and prioritizes privacy, resulting in slower speeds compared with WireGuard.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
With over 10 years of experience, Eyoh Design is well-versed in the challenges of construction, and thus prioritizes keeping the process as easy as possible for its clients.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
With several projects in development, the company initially focuses on siding, decking, and fencing applications, and currently prioritizes regions like California that have been heavily affected by wildfires.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Critics argue that the Dalai Lama’s middle way, which prioritizes dialogue and reconciliation while de-emphasizing mass mobilization, has kept the movement from reaching its full potential and leveraging its explosive strength in the struggle against Beijing.
—Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
The yacht eliminates single-use plastics, prioritizes local sourcing, and supports a reforestation initiative on Santa Cruz Island.
—Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Massie's Communications Director John Kennedy said in a statement to The Enquirer that the congressman prioritizes using X, Facebook and YouTube to communicate with constituents.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
The plan prioritizes a total of six pilot sites based on feasibility, resilience needs and environmental benefits, according to the city.
—Robert Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
It is backed by post-quantum encryption and prioritizes privacy, resulting in slower speeds compared with WireGuard.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
With over 10 years of experience, Eyoh Design is well-versed in the challenges of construction, and thus prioritizes keeping the process as easy as possible for its clients.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
With several projects in development, the company initially focuses on siding, decking, and fencing applications, and currently prioritizes regions like California that have been heavily affected by wildfires.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Critics argue that the Dalai Lama’s middle way, which prioritizes dialogue and reconciliation while de-emphasizing mass mobilization, has kept the movement from reaching its full potential and leveraging its explosive strength in the struggle against Beijing.
—Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritizes
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This process unfolds through a classist, capitalist lens that categorizes people into the haves and the have nots.—
Rahkim Sabree,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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In his response to the grand jury’s report, Sheriff Jim Cooper said neither of these systems specifically tracks, categorizes or follows the status of cases referred by Adult Protective Services.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The bill classifies itself as a federal conflict-of-interest statute, which would make divesting members eligible for preferred tax treatment under Section 1043 of the Internal Revenue Code.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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North Carolina classifies bigamy as a Class I felony, and the charge can result in imprisonment for anyone who knowingly marries while still legally married to another person.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Prioritizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritizes. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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