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
Some aides have spoken of prioritizing roundups of undocumented immigrants with criminal records and pending deportation orders — longtime targets of U.S. immigration enforcement.
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Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Still, sitting on the dais Tuesday, council members Maple, Karina Talamantes and Lisa Kaplan all said the city should prioritize funding for safety projects.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
And prioritize seven to nine hours of sleep each night, as studies consistently show a link between poor sleeping habits and weight gain.
—Raul Rosenthal, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
Many European countries have prioritized attracting high-skilled workers, with very few provisions to admit lower-skilled ones.
—Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Still, sitting on the dais Tuesday, council members Maple, Karina Talamantes and Lisa Kaplan all said the city should prioritize funding for safety projects.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
And prioritize seven to nine hours of sleep each night, as studies consistently show a link between poor sleeping habits and weight gain.
—Raul Rosenthal, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
Many European countries have prioritized attracting high-skilled workers, with very few provisions to admit lower-skilled ones.
—Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritize
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To categorize these words as solely Gen Z or Gen Alpha slang misrepresents their history, and over-simplifies the way in which language evolves and grows.Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
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Willis said the song was meant for everyone and should not be narrowly categorized.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Some readers have wondered if any local groups are organizing relief efforts.Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
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Consider organizing hackathons or innovation challenges that invite diverse communities to solve pressing problems using AI, like XPRIZE's AI competitions, which have sparked creative AI solutions for global issues such as healthcare.Sonal Soveni, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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But in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, Stewart is pulling all-nighters, sorting donations for people who have lost their homes.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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Inspired by the example of their neighbors, dozens of people were sorting donations of diapers, feminine hygiene products, dog food and clothes in various corners of the Arco parking lot.Mel Buer, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.Andre A. Naranjo, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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Not a nor'easter Monday's snowstorm will not be classified as a classic nor'easter, Taylor said, which are some of the most infamous winter storms for East Coasters.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Like the race to land humans on the moon or to sequence all the genes in the human genome, the successful and safe development of quantum computing cannot be achieved by scientists alone.Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Blood immune cells undergo constant quality control, so only the best cells survive to be sequenced.Martin Picard, Scientific American, 3 Jan. 2025
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More than 71 million returns have been filed since the program began in 2003.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Hackman Capital acquired the CBS Television City property in 2019, filing its application to redevelop the site two years later.David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritize. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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