as in categorizing
to put in order based on importance
We prioritized the hardest parts of the project before the easier ones.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of prioritizing
The focus on immediate returns often overshadows long-term sustainability goals, yet prioritizing long-term value is crucial for scaling impactful initiatives and getting the support of modern investors.
—
Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
To meet consumer expectations for fast, secure transactions, businesses must enhance their payment offerings by integrating digital wallets and prioritizing real-time payment capabilities.
—Rick Watkin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
For instance, Microsoft has implemented an AI ethics framework prioritizing accountability and inclusivity.
—Izabela Lundberg, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
By prioritizing continuous improvement, organizations can address emerging challenges, capitalize on opportunities for innovation and ensure their ERP system remains a strategic asset for sustained growth and efficiency.
—Cory McNeley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The tips included having regular date nights, prioritizing open communication, forgiving each other and seeking professional help from a therapist when needed.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
As a quarterback, Jackson takes his role as a leader seriously, prioritizing the physical and emotional health of everyone around him.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 25 Dec. 2024
Sleep is self care In a world that values productivity above all else, women often feel guilty about resting or prioritizing well-being.
—Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Consumers are increasingly prioritizing health, driving demand for products that support well-being.
—Randy Watts, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
To meet consumer expectations for fast, secure transactions, businesses must enhance their payment offerings by integrating digital wallets and prioritizing real-time payment capabilities.
—Rick Watkin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
For instance, Microsoft has implemented an AI ethics framework prioritizing accountability and inclusivity.
—Izabela Lundberg, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
By prioritizing continuous improvement, organizations can address emerging challenges, capitalize on opportunities for innovation and ensure their ERP system remains a strategic asset for sustained growth and efficiency.
—Cory McNeley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The tips included having regular date nights, prioritizing open communication, forgiving each other and seeking professional help from a therapist when needed.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
As a quarterback, Jackson takes his role as a leader seriously, prioritizing the physical and emotional health of everyone around him.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 25 Dec. 2024
Sleep is self care In a world that values productivity above all else, women often feel guilty about resting or prioritizing well-being.
—Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Consumers are increasingly prioritizing health, driving demand for products that support well-being.
—Randy Watts, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritizing
Verb
-
The union has mainly focused on organizing delivery drivers, which the company says are not its workers because they are directly employed by contractors Amazon recruited to handle package deliveries.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2024
-
The vividly colored backdrop and stage dissolved to white; pattern, the organizing principle of the bodies and of the world that Abraham had so carefully constructed, was gone.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Regularly clean up your email inbox by unsubscribing from spam or irrelevant newsletters and sorting important emails into folders.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
-
Properly sorting these materials helps minimize landfill waste.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The National Labor Relations Board issued a complaint Wednesday against the popular Netflix dating show, classifying its stars as employees and accusing the program of several labor violations.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
13 Dec. 2024
-
Those deaths aren't counted in our statistics, and that's primarily because of the difficulty in classifying those deaths in a disaster.—
Melody Schreiber,
NPR,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
There are also situations in the e-filing context, in which a tax professional fails to e-file a return unbeknownst to the taxpayer, that courts have recently found reasonable cause.—
Andy Weiner,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
-
And this craziness involves the incident with the boat captain at Haulover marina, the incident with the social media influencer, mysteriously filing for divorce and and then withdrawing the petition, the house fire, trolling fans after the Houston loss, among other things.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near prioritizing
Cite this Entry
“Prioritizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritizing. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share