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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
For Flywing, the X-Wing Fighter represents a deliberate shift in RC design philosophy, one that prioritizes immersion over imagery and piloting over passive viewing.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
The new food pyramid has been flipped on its head, with HHS officials releasing guidance that prioritizes meat, dairy and vegetables and pushes whole grains to the bottom.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Here are a few suggestions for making a profile that prioritizes your safety.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Iuga Wide-leg Jeans Designed to feel like yoga pants while looking like denim, the Iuga Wide-leg style prioritizes movement and flexibility.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
This philosophy reflects a broader commitment to news minimalism, which prioritizes clarity, not overwhelm.
—William Jones, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
With that in mind, China is pursuing a strategy for artificial intelligence that prioritizes its deployment to enhance the country’s vast industrial base, a key strategic advantage.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
For those who live it, the wine country aesthetic is a philosophy, one that prioritizes natural beauty, comfort, and a life lived in step with the rhythms of the vineyards.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
As someone who prioritizes longevity, the versatility of the frame was enticing to me.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
The new food pyramid has been flipped on its head, with HHS officials releasing guidance that prioritizes meat, dairy and vegetables and pushes whole grains to the bottom.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Here are a few suggestions for making a profile that prioritizes your safety.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Iuga Wide-leg Jeans Designed to feel like yoga pants while looking like denim, the Iuga Wide-leg style prioritizes movement and flexibility.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
This philosophy reflects a broader commitment to news minimalism, which prioritizes clarity, not overwhelm.
—William Jones, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
With that in mind, China is pursuing a strategy for artificial intelligence that prioritizes its deployment to enhance the country’s vast industrial base, a key strategic advantage.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
For those who live it, the wine country aesthetic is a philosophy, one that prioritizes natural beauty, comfort, and a life lived in step with the rhythms of the vineyards.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
As someone who prioritizes longevity, the versatility of the frame was enticing to me.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
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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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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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 machine learning algorithm, meanwhile, classifies and identifies stationary objects that could lead to collisions.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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While recipes vary, the glycemic index (GI)—a scale from one to 100 that measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar—of gingerbread cookies is about 66, which classifies them as a high-glycemic food, according to Alexandria Hardy, RDN, LDN, owner of Pennsylvania Nutrition Services.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Prioritizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritizes. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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