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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
Simon said places like El Paso, Texas, and Orlando, Florida, have seen decreases thanks to a focus on a complete streets policy, which prioritizes safety for all modes of transportation.
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Dj Simmons
june 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
The brand prioritizes clean design, easy wearability, and an approachable retail experience where customers can freely interact with pieces.
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Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Amid rising travel costs, Nguyen prioritizes travel in her budget and cuts expenses elsewhere.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
My second appointment is with Dr Mohit Mangla, the allopathic consultant, who explains cheerfully that Tulåh prioritizes Ayurveda, albeit viewed through the lens of modern medicine.
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Susan D'arcy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
That means the tone for all future M division vehicles clearly prioritizes bringing the motorsport heritage into the all-electric future.
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
After taking over hosting duties from Padma Lakshmi in season 21, Kish is now the undeniable face of the series, one that represents the continuously evolving future of its programming, which prioritizes culinary skillfulness.
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Mckinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2026
On air, Wiki described graffiti—and hip-hop at large—as a movement that prioritizes subculture over traditional fame and commercial success.
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Lei Takanashi,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
Or could an upstart that prioritizes love and mercy, say, over dominion lure away their customers?
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Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Dj Simmons
june 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
The brand prioritizes clean design, easy wearability, and an approachable retail experience where customers can freely interact with pieces.
—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Amid rising travel costs, Nguyen prioritizes travel in her budget and cuts expenses elsewhere.
—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
My second appointment is with Dr Mohit Mangla, the allopathic consultant, who explains cheerfully that Tulåh prioritizes Ayurveda, albeit viewed through the lens of modern medicine.
—
Susan D'arcy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
That means the tone for all future M division vehicles clearly prioritizes bringing the motorsport heritage into the all-electric future.
—
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
After taking over hosting duties from Padma Lakshmi in season 21, Kish is now the undeniable face of the series, one that represents the continuously evolving future of its programming, which prioritizes culinary skillfulness.
—
Mckinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2026
On air, Wiki described graffiti—and hip-hop at large—as a movement that prioritizes subculture over traditional fame and commercial success.
—
Lei Takanashi,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
Or could an upstart that prioritizes love and mercy, say, over dominion lure away their customers?
—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritizes
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Jakarta, meanwhile, is hoping not to move — there’s a risk the index provider categorizes it as a Frontier Market from an Emerging Market.
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To Be Whole,' which teaches that the United States was founded on 'white supremacy' and categorizes individuals as 'oppressors' and 'oppressed' based only on their skin color, not their individual decisions and actions.
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Twice a month, the organization accepts clothing and textile donations, which the RicRack team sorts on site.
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This analysis was aided by the use of BTInsights, an AI open-end coding software that sorts responses into similar categories.
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The software analyzes incoming sensor data and automatically classifies potential threats.
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The gray-market vendors selling vials for $300 to $600 each, as reported by the Associated Press, operate outside that process regardless of how the FDA classifies the underlying substance.
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“Prioritizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritizes. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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