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
Cohere, by contrast, has focused on models that run securely on-premise, handle sensitive corporate data, and prioritize characteristics like confidentiality, privacy and security.
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Looking forward, Khaite’s growth strategy is deliberate, prioritizing long-term stability over rapid expansion, said Kleine.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
As part of its broader effort to bring back customers, the company has prioritized plans to give makeovers to roughly 1,000 locations by the end of 2026.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2025
Gans also recommended prioritizing sleep, managing stress, and washing hands frequently during cold and flu season.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Looking forward, Khaite’s growth strategy is deliberate, prioritizing long-term stability over rapid expansion, said Kleine.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
As part of its broader effort to bring back customers, the company has prioritized plans to give makeovers to roughly 1,000 locations by the end of 2026.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2025
Gans also recommended prioritizing sleep, managing stress, and washing hands frequently during cold and flu season.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritize
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Often overlooked and also categorized with fetishism (also known as axilism), armpits are sensitive to both light and firm touch.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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Planet’s history of volatility, ongoing unprofitability, and fierce competition categorize this as a high-risk, high-reward investment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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To qualify for a portion of the county arts funding, organizations must be active 501(c)3 entities, located and operating in Milwaukee County, organized for the primary purpose of producing or presenting the arts, and open to the general public, according to the county's application terms.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Best States to Work Index analyzes 27 policies across three categories — wages, worker protections and rights to organize — for all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Sep. 2025
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Electric machines process 12,800 tons of construction waste Volvo revealed that the electric machines helped sort and process approximately 12,800 tons of construction waste, with 96% recycled into raw materials for future use – supporting the shift towards circular materials management.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Cat could also maintain and sort simple line lists, which, when combined with the LEARN macro facility, could be used to automate common tasks like mail merges.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Forbes classifies Ellison–who bought nearly all of the Hawaiian island Lanai for $300 million in 2012–as a California resident based on his voter registration.—
Ella Malmgren,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Arguing that relocation can stem the loss of biodiversity, the government has classified some islands used by Nicobarese tribals as wildlife sanctuaries.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Abu Dhabi is gathering the DNA of Emirati newborns in a significant expansion of a national genomic sequencing project that aims to put the UAE on the cutting-edge of health care.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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That growth is fueled by falling sequencing costs, rising employer spend on healthcare inflation, and demand from biopharma for richer datasets.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The update comes more than two months after Phypers filed for divorce from the actress on July 7.—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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For applicants, this begins with ensuring current compliance by filing all required returns, paying any outstanding liabilities, and meeting foreign asset and accounts information reporting obligations.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritize. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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