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
Minecraft was released in 2011 by Swedish developer Markus Persson, who wanted to create a game that prioritized world-building.
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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
Leonard can be part of the support staff and prioritize NHL acclimation at his pace without feeling rushed to produce.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
The company was expected to set its first operational satellites aloft last year, but the launch was delayed as ULA prioritized two U.S. Space Force missions.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
The move to censure follows several comments Goldthorpe made on Facebook after the Senate passed two bills that would force highway districts to prioritize vehicle traffic and ban them from narrowing streets to under 50 feet wide.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2025
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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
Leonard can be part of the support staff and prioritize NHL acclimation at his pace without feeling rushed to produce.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
The company was expected to set its first operational satellites aloft last year, but the launch was delayed as ULA prioritized two U.S. Space Force missions.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
The move to censure follows several comments Goldthorpe made on Facebook after the Senate passed two bills that would force highway districts to prioritize vehicle traffic and ban them from narrowing streets to under 50 feet wide.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritize
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There are hundreds of molecules that excite our olfactory bulbs and taste buds, and the way those molecules are gathered determines how the flavoring ingredient is categorized.—
Ali Bouzari,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Software Systems May Be Able To Detect Users’ Stress Levels AI in enterprise applications might soon detect and categorize stress and frustration.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Ortiz, one of Del Records’ artists, had been scheduled to perform at a concert organized by Pérez in the state of Aguascalientes, Mexico, when the promoter was sanctioned, FBI Special Agent Lauren Radke wrote in an affidavit filed in court.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Diaz’s sister-in-law organized a GoFundMe account to raise money for funeral expenses.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2025
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While the stretch is concerning, the Panthers have about a week-and-a-half to sort things out before the postseason begins.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2025
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Raman suggests taking the top dozen tasks in your current role and sorting them into three buckets: The first bucket contains tasks that AI tools, and agents will increasingly perform if not fully automate—things like summarizing notes or generating content templates.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The county classified fewer than 25,000 homes as attainable in 2024 — compared to nearly 100,000 in 2018.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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If the rating agencies and regulators classify Bit Bonds as risk-free or near risk-free because the principal is sovereign-backed, these institutions might be able to deploy significant capital into them.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Hegseth then detailing the sequencing hour by hour.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Many individuals will find the best results from working with a firm that emphasizes sequencing withdrawals in a personalized, tax-smart manner, as my company does.—
Amin Dabit,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Barba was released following the arrest on condition of home detention, an order filed Tuesday in a New Jersey district court revealed.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Shares in Donald Trump's social media company sank in morning trading on Wednesday, a day after the company filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission that could allow the president's trust to sell more than $2 billion of shares.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritize. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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