as in to categorize
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 prioritize
The first is de-escalation, spurred by international intervention and diplomacy—a path the United Nations and concerned global actors must immediately prioritize.
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Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
President Donald Trump has long said his administration will prioritize veterans and not compromise their care.
—Vernal Coleman, ProPublica, 8 May 2025
Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at 88 years-old, was known for prioritizing inclusivity—if an imperfect inclusivity—and his push to globalize the Catholic Church.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 May 2025
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy wrote a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy requesting the Department of Transportation prioritize equipment upgrades at Newark.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
President Donald Trump has long said his administration will prioritize veterans and not compromise their care.
—Vernal Coleman, ProPublica, 8 May 2025
Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at 88 years-old, was known for prioritizing inclusivity—if an imperfect inclusivity—and his push to globalize the Catholic Church.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 May 2025
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy wrote a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy requesting the Department of Transportation prioritize equipment upgrades at Newark.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritize
Verb
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Mormon Wives star Leavitt categorizes her attitude toward beauty as somewhere in the middle on the Utah scale.—
Anneke Knot,
Glamour,
14 May 2025
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It was initially categorized as a 4-alarm fire before being upgraded to a 7-alarm fire later in the evening, according to social media statements from BCFD.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The focus is organized in partnership with the Hellenic Film & Audiovisual Centre – Creative Greece.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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More than a decade ago, Rand organized VFX artists to protest Canadian subsidies, which were luring thousands of jobs abroad while bankrupting U.S. VFX houses.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
14 May 2025
Verb
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To achieve more even drying and cut down on unnecessarily long drying time, aim to sort your laundry by fabric type or weight.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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Depending on when a task is due, Things automatically sorts it into the appropriate category.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Boys of Summer is classified as a fougère, a classically masculine scent categorized by herbaceous top notes (usually lavender), a floral heart, and a green, woody base.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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According to the plan, the parade would be classified as a national special security event, and that request has been submitted by the National Park Service and is under review.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
Verb
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At McGill, Avila-Cervantes performed the genomic sequencing that ultimately revealed big differences between the island populations and mainland counterparts.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Rivian employees will then kit and sequence the parts that will be moved to the main plant through an underground tunnel.—
Juby Babu,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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Federal prosecutors said those clients were unaware that Christina Moles, now 50, had falsified their returns, which were filed between 2015 and 2021.—
Douglas Walker,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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Libby filed her lawsuit against Fecteau to have the censure overturned on March 11.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritize. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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