as in categorizing
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 prioritizing
The city commission said the move reinforces the collaborative approach supporting local businesses while also prioritizing public safety and neighborhood quality of life.
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Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Instead, companies are prioritizing accountability and productivity.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
What’s more, league sources say the Bucks are known to be prioritizing impact players in talks and, as such, would prefer a healthy player like Green as opposed to one in Butler who likely won’t return until midway through next season.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
These buyers are prioritizing privacy, space, and tax advantages, along with expectations of wellness features and a high-level security system.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
Instead, Herro is prioritizing his health after missing 40 of the Heat’s first 51 games this season because of various injuries.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
And that figure is only poised to rise, as more and more travelers choose restorative escapes over traditional sightseeing, prioritizing the chance to feel refreshed as much as the destination itself.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The key is prioritizing what matters most for your specific situation and life goals.
—Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In its temporary space at Three Wells Fargo, the museum went back to its roots, prioritizing digital exhibits and walking tours, making its exhibits accessible even if a guest didn’t visit the space.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Instead, companies are prioritizing accountability and productivity.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
What’s more, league sources say the Bucks are known to be prioritizing impact players in talks and, as such, would prefer a healthy player like Green as opposed to one in Butler who likely won’t return until midway through next season.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
These buyers are prioritizing privacy, space, and tax advantages, along with expectations of wellness features and a high-level security system.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
Instead, Herro is prioritizing his health after missing 40 of the Heat’s first 51 games this season because of various injuries.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
And that figure is only poised to rise, as more and more travelers choose restorative escapes over traditional sightseeing, prioritizing the chance to feel refreshed as much as the destination itself.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The key is prioritizing what matters most for your specific situation and life goals.
—Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In its temporary space at Three Wells Fargo, the museum went back to its roots, prioritizing digital exhibits and walking tours, making its exhibits accessible even if a guest didn’t visit the space.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritizing
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The United States justified its attack on Caracas by categorizing it as a law enforcement operation against Maduro.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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Linnaeus was the father of binomial nomenclature, a categorizing system that designates a genus and a species name for every living organism.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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And now the daughters and granddaughters of the Ladies Aid and League of Catholic Women’s groups are organizing food, shelter, and finances against stone-cold invaders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of Southern California has been organizing the Tết Festival for more than 40 years.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sort Items by Category For items that need to live in your room rather than be thrown out, the tried and true trick of sorting them by category is always helpful.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
3 Feb. 2026
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Opportunities range from serving meals and sorting donations to assisting with outreach efforts and administrative work.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Young Women’s Leadership Academy has students in grades 6-12 and has an 85% minority population, with 65% of total students classifying as Hispanic and 20% as African-American.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2026
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The State Department regularly updates advisories and warnings for destinations around the world, classifying them from its lowest Level 1 advisory to its highest Level 4.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Feb. 2026
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Not long afterward, attorneys from the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office reached out to him about filing a petition.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Prioritizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritizing. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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