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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
The brand, which has won multiple design awards for its aluminum carry-on, prioritizes durability and design.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Some Democrats also point to Martin's tenure as one that prioritizes infrastructure.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
The firm, shaped by deep industry experience and a fresh perspective, prioritizes understanding each client’s vision for the future.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Zenzap is a work chat app that prioritizes clarity and ease of use.
—Rebecca Lazar, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
On the series, her character prioritizes lab work over love, but in real life, the former Neighbours star is dating fellow actor Josh McKenzie.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Their death rate has soared by 77%, a devastating indictment of a system that prioritizes housing units over human healing.
—Michele Steeb, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
In a world saturated with casual sneakers and impossible-to-walk-in platforms, there’s something irresistible and exciting about returning to footwear that prioritizes comfort without sacrificing charm.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
This work will inform how and where the company prioritizes actions in the areas of high-water stress to address the water impact of manufacturing and raw material usage.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Some Democrats also point to Martin's tenure as one that prioritizes infrastructure.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
The firm, shaped by deep industry experience and a fresh perspective, prioritizes understanding each client’s vision for the future.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Zenzap is a work chat app that prioritizes clarity and ease of use.
—Rebecca Lazar, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
On the series, her character prioritizes lab work over love, but in real life, the former Neighbours star is dating fellow actor Josh McKenzie.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Their death rate has soared by 77%, a devastating indictment of a system that prioritizes housing units over human healing.
—Michele Steeb, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
In a world saturated with casual sneakers and impossible-to-walk-in platforms, there’s something irresistible and exciting about returning to footwear that prioritizes comfort without sacrificing charm.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
This work will inform how and where the company prioritizes actions in the areas of high-water stress to address the water impact of manufacturing and raw material usage.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritizes
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But that won't ease the fears of anyone who categorizes clowns as monsters.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
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Wine Spectator assistant editor Julia Larson lauded the swanky spot for its unique approach to curation, whether that be the bar’s Wednesday night flights paired with music or its menu that categorizes styles by their taste and texture.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
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Wikipedia sorts the issues into a bunch of large buckets, all citing real examples of AI writing uncovered on Wikipedia.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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The ratings group classifies 17 Republican Senate seats as solid Republican, with only two likely Republican and one as leans Republican.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Aid organizations say the reasoning appears to be used to refer to a wide variety of comments the Israeli government classifies as antisemitic.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Prioritizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritizes. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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