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
To prevent conditions such as osteoporosis, experts recommend prioritizing strength training, and weighted vests are a great way to do so.
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Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025
The Argo has also pledged to donate $1 from every ticket sold to support music industry well-being, prioritizing programs in mental health, sustainability and longevity.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The best organic mattresses follow a different approach to sourcing than regular beds, prioritizing materials that have been produced without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, among other chemicals like flame retardants.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
Not only that, but the Browns also took fellow quarterback Dillon Gabriel in the third round, which has led to Cleveland prioritizing Gabriel over Sanders this season.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
On Saturday, Propel started giving payments of $50 to people using its app, prioritizing those with children and little or no income.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Only worthwhile markdowns are featured here, prioritizing value and dependable brands.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
And, of course, her new role comes at a time where the beauty industry is prioritizing the same inclusivity SKIMS is entrenched in, turning extended size ranges (SKIMS ranges from XXS to 5X) into shade ranges.
—Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
The Independence chapter of the National Education Association, under which ISD teachers are unionized, has also taken a neutral stance, saying teachers are prioritizing a cooperative relationship with the district.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025
The Argo has also pledged to donate $1 from every ticket sold to support music industry well-being, prioritizing programs in mental health, sustainability and longevity.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The best organic mattresses follow a different approach to sourcing than regular beds, prioritizing materials that have been produced without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, among other chemicals like flame retardants.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
Not only that, but the Browns also took fellow quarterback Dillon Gabriel in the third round, which has led to Cleveland prioritizing Gabriel over Sanders this season.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
On Saturday, Propel started giving payments of $50 to people using its app, prioritizing those with children and little or no income.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Only worthwhile markdowns are featured here, prioritizing value and dependable brands.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
And, of course, her new role comes at a time where the beauty industry is prioritizing the same inclusivity SKIMS is entrenched in, turning extended size ranges (SKIMS ranges from XXS to 5X) into shade ranges.
—Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
The Independence chapter of the National Education Association, under which ISD teachers are unionized, has also taken a neutral stance, saying teachers are prioritizing a cooperative relationship with the district.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritizing
Verb
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Our mind is scanning, selecting, and categorizing stimuli.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Nov. 2025
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The committee spent four months categorizing, typing, and then proofreading 750 handwritten recipes to create the manuscript.—
Adrian Miller,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The police department’s various districts are organizing fundraisers to send officers to National Police Week.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Something that makes any trip easier is organizing all my devices and their charging cables into one place.—
John Lonsdale,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Walking on a stage, picking up and handling an egg without breaking it, folding a shirt, and sorting small objects.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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After the accident took place Tuesday night, UPS halted package sorting operations at its Worldport air cargo hub at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Related Stories In a nutsell, the test arranged by the cutter’s union documented that AI tools are great for organizing, classifying and summarizing.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Cal Fire updated Saratoga’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone map in June, classifying some southwestern portions of the city as moderate or high fire hazard zones.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The bill would also increase the maximum civil penalty for filing a fraudulent lien to $15,000, up from $5,000.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Also in 2024, Antczak's county board campaign was cut short after he was removed from the ballot for incorrectly filing for candidacy on partisan nomination forms when the county seats are nonpartisan.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Prioritizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritizing. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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