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
Following a 2020 investigation by the NYC Commission on Human Rights, NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), moved to require explicit informed consent for drug testing, which proved that prioritizing patient autonomy does not compromise child safety.
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Dr. Mattie Renn, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
The study also found that some parents are even prioritizing saving for a down payment than for a college degree.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 27 May 2026
With customers now prioritizing things such as protein, gut health and ingredient quality, the brand places an emphasis on balancing affordability with premium wellness.
—Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Researchers at Duke University have developed a novel robotic system that challenges traditional design principles by prioritizing uniform motion in all directions over human-like form.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
The vehicle's exterior is smooth and seamless, avoiding traditional character lines and prioritizing continuous surfaces.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Babis sang a very different tune on Ukraine, pledging to stop prioritizing aid to Ukraine and instead divert funds to relieve pressure on Czech citizens hurt by the global energy crisis.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026
But as the years passed, the Mumbai resident watered down her Lake Como fantasy, prioritizing traditions and culture instead.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
The focus on immediate returns often overshadows long-term sustainability goals, yet prioritizing long-term value is crucial for scaling impactful initiatives and getting the support of modern investors.
—Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Dr. Mattie Renn, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
The study also found that some parents are even prioritizing saving for a down payment than for a college degree.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 27 May 2026
With customers now prioritizing things such as protein, gut health and ingredient quality, the brand places an emphasis on balancing affordability with premium wellness.
—Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Researchers at Duke University have developed a novel robotic system that challenges traditional design principles by prioritizing uniform motion in all directions over human-like form.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
The vehicle's exterior is smooth and seamless, avoiding traditional character lines and prioritizing continuous surfaces.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Babis sang a very different tune on Ukraine, pledging to stop prioritizing aid to Ukraine and instead divert funds to relieve pressure on Czech citizens hurt by the global energy crisis.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026
But as the years passed, the Mumbai resident watered down her Lake Como fantasy, prioritizing traditions and culture instead.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
The focus on immediate returns often overshadows long-term sustainability goals, yet prioritizing long-term value is crucial for scaling impactful initiatives and getting the support of modern investors.
—Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritizing
Verb
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Yet that’s exactly what the DOJ has done by categorizing applicants and their test scores solely by race.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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By not categorizing the ISS as a monetizable enterprise, an immense amount of enterprise value remains latent and inaccessible to the broader market.—
Tejpaul Bhatia,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
Verb
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In her 2008 work Mirror Play, San Francisco Poets Theatre Beloved’s Carla Harryman employs a field of speakers as an engine for organizing meaning between interior perception and exterior reality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Por Parasu Komaradat, the coordinator who has been organizing the rescue operations, told ABC News Thursday that six divers from other countries, including Japan and France, will be arriving Friday to assist in their efforts.—
Aicha El Hammar Castano,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The livestream at Figure AI’s Sunnyvale headquarters ended with humanoid robots still actively sorting packages, bringing the total to 249,560 processed.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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San Diego police declined to add details to the timeline, saying investigators were still sorting it out.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The team began sorting through possible origins for this high-energy neutrino particle by acting like cosmic forensic detectives, classifying the detection of the particle as a crime scene and hunting for potential clues that point toward a culprit.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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Researchers debuted an inventory for classifying apocalyptic belief, comprising anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, imminence, personal control, and the question of whether the end is a good or bad thing.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Investigators have not yet revealed a motive for the shooting and said that a case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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His victory over Blue Cross/Blue Shield allowed 30 other women to be treated with the procedure without filing suit.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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“Prioritizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritizing. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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