prioritizing

verb

present participle of prioritize
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 Historically, enduring businesses like Wedgwood, P&G, and Ford consistently built success by prioritizing customer value, trust, and market expansion, recognizing profits as a natural outcome. — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The Texas Rangers, originally thought to be an Arraez suitor, also are prioritizing other areas. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Add layered lighting with a proportional table lamp and avoid clutter by prioritizing essentials and leaving empty space. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2026 The former head of Miss Hall’s School is accused of prioritizing the Massachusetts school’s reputation when failing to investigate concerns about a former teacher who has been charged with rape. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 24 July 2026 Eating a heart-healthy diet means prioritizing nutrient-dense, whole foods and paying attention to portion sizes. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026 The Saudi sovereign wealth fund has reduced spending on some sports projects, instead prioritizing infrastructure such as ports and data centers. — semafor.com, 23 July 2026 Developing these tools and prioritizing privacy protection will be key as Australia and the rest of the world take on social media regulation. — Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026 Meanwhile, the company is prioritizing getting its systems back online and determining the source of the malware. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritizing
  1. categorizing
  2. organizing
  3. sorting
  4. classifying
  5. filing
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  • Those guidelines are much more attractive to taxpayers than those categorizing their income as gambling.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 18 July 2026
  • Currently, basic Medicare, the public health insurer of many adults over 65, does not cover grab bars, categorizing them like nonslip flooring or bathtub seats as convenience items rather than medical necessities.
    — Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Definition of categorizing
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  • The organizing committee said earlier this week that 12 million people have registered.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Most enterprises have data spread across dozens of platforms, and each one has its own way of storing, organizing and granting access to that data.
    — Michel Tricot, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of organizing
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  • During that time, plundered artworks were processed at the Jeu de Paume, which temporarily served as a sorting facility for the Nazi party.
    — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026
  • Proper washing techniques and sorting by fabric type prevent socks from becoming dingy over time.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Definition of sorting
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  • Rather than classifying didymo as an invasive species, Taylor refers to the algae as a native species that has an invasive-like growth form.
    — Hannah Smith July 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
  • The goal now is to get the children into foster care and eventually adopted, said officials, who are classifying the eldest as a minor despite being 18 because of her limitations.
    — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of classifying
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  • As part of his plea, Kohberger waived the right to appeal, but that does not preclude him from filing a new case challenging the validity of his plea agreement.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • If your full retirement age (FRA) is 67, waiting until then to file will give you about 43% more in your monthly paycheck compared to filing at 62.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 26 July 2026
Definition of filing

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“Prioritizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritizing. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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