PRIORITIZING Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

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 People can work with a dietitian to eat a more nutritious diet, for instance by reducing sugary beverages and refined carbohydrates and prioritizing vegetables and fiber- and protein-rich foods. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026 Key Takeaways The Orion spacecraft is being designed to survive deep space while prioritizing human safety. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026 Research shows that this trend of not prioritizing recess could have significant effects on children’s and adolescents’ mental health, cognitive development and overall enjoyment of school. — Louisa Penfold, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026 That means mobilizing revenue, prioritizing spending, and ensuring support is targeted and temporary. — Jihad Azour, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026 Still, only 15% of those respondents are prioritizing spending on experiences for others, while 27% of them plan to favor physical gifts. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 This growth is driven largely by higher-income households and younger demographics prioritizing value and experiences. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 The Democrat is running for Precinct 2 commissioner to create a government that works for everyday people, prioritizing lowering the cost of living, delivering excellent county services and protecting fundamental rights. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026 Doctors say the findings make the case for prioritizing sleep. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Nov. 2026

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Drawing on her background in cultural anthropology, Cathy Orr, cofounder of The Uncluttered Life, says grouping similar items is a natural inclination and that humans make sense of their environment by categorizing it.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Nov. 2026
Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday rejected the idea that election monitors being deployed to polls during the midterm elections will be armed, categorizing the notion as fearmongering and false.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of categorizing

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The Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation, which is organizing the service, is a non-profit that provides support to local law enforcement agencies and families when an officer is killed in the line of duty.

— Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2026
The conservative Popular Party and far-right Vox, which already govern in some parts of Spain, accuse the unions of organizing the protests to keep the current government in power.

— Natalie Feary, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of organizing

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The large wooden desk is framed by a bookshelf painted pastel robin’s egg blue, and an antique cabinet that stands on tall spindly legs, its doors open, revealing rows of small, narrow dividers for sorting mail or paperwork.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
Xiaomi tests endurance The firm has released a video showing two humanoid robots sorting automotive components during an eight-hour task at its car factory in China.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of sorting

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The prosecution argued that the victims — who all belonged to the church and had since left — delayed reporting the incidents or classifying them as rape due to fear of retaliation for violating a Scientology rule against going to the police.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
Operators fed Maven intelligence classifying the elementary school as an Iranian military facility, and the system, in turn, marked it as one of the priority targets for day one of the war.

— Kylie Jones, Vox, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of classifying

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Even so, the administration quickly pivoted, filing a brief in a related case that also made claims that California’s voter rolls contained noncitizens who voted illegally.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026
Failing to notify your insurer about certain changes could also create complications when filing a claim, so take time to review your policy whenever your circumstances change.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

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