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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
Castillo said the solution requires leadership, coordination and a return to focused enforcement that prioritizes violent criminal offenders over broad street operations that escalate confrontation.
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Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The decision was made as the company prioritizes investments and accelerates Whole Foods expansion plans.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Quiet leadership prioritizes influence and thoughtful decision-making over showmanship.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Noblesville The City of Noblesville prioritizes streets based on traffic volume and the necessity to move emergency traffic through the area.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
In a league that prioritizes culture fits, Lee fits the bill.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
The Administration's current immigration strategy, which prioritizes boosting deportations, is reflected in internal changes in ICE itself.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
The build prioritizes everyday convenience over expandability.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Political opponents across party lines and Chinese dissidents argue the decision prioritizes economic ties over national security and human rights concerns.
—Sylvia Hui, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The decision was made as the company prioritizes investments and accelerates Whole Foods expansion plans.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Quiet leadership prioritizes influence and thoughtful decision-making over showmanship.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Noblesville The City of Noblesville prioritizes streets based on traffic volume and the necessity to move emergency traffic through the area.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
In a league that prioritizes culture fits, Lee fits the bill.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
The Administration's current immigration strategy, which prioritizes boosting deportations, is reflected in internal changes in ICE itself.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
The build prioritizes everyday convenience over expandability.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Political opponents across party lines and Chinese dissidents argue the decision prioritizes economic ties over national security and human rights concerns.
—Sylvia Hui, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritizes
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Managers are asked to describe their leadership style in just three words, similar to how Netflix categorizes shows.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Secretary of State’s Office categorizes spending on lobbying by industry.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Realignment is the process by which the UIL, the state’s governing body for high school sports, reassigns schools across Texas into classifications based on enrollment, and then sorts them into districts.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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This year's report includes new functions including Listening Age, which tells users how old their music tastes make them, and Clubs, which sorts listeners into groups based on their tastes.—
Hannah Hudnall,
IndyStar,
3 Dec. 2025
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While there are some differences in how HBO and Nielsen collect their viewing data, the most likely explanation lies in how Nielsen classifies the show for its streaming rankings and Heated Rivalry’s release schedule.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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The department classifies Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger under its highest Level 4 advisory, warning Americans about issues of terrorism, crime, kidnapping, and more.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Prioritizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritizes. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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