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strategize
verb
strat·e·gize
ˈstra-tə-ˌjīz
strategized; strategizing
: to devise a strategy or course of action
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Examples of strategize in a Sentence
The organization strategizes for Republican candidates.
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As tensions between Russia and Ukraine have escalated in the last few weeks and the countries have engaged in numerous strong retaliatory attacks, bordering nations have been strategizing about ways to protect their borders with allied countries Russia and Belarus.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Many retailers have strategized by offering free returns for their loyalty members or basing free return availability on customer purchase amount.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Fans have had to strategize and plan for the best time to attack the massive lines for merchandise at her shows.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
Nonprofits and community leaders dedicated to helping immigrants are strategizing about how to mount a defense.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1855, in the meaning defined above
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“Strategize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strategize. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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strategize
verb
strat·e·gize
-ˌjīz
strategized; strategizing
: to devise a strategy or course of action
strategized with her teammates
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