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prioritize

[prahy-awr-i-tahyz, -or-] / praɪˈɔr ɪˌtaɪz, -ˈɒr- /
VERB
program
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compute register set up
STRONG
arrange bill book budget calculate compile design draft edit engage enter estimate feed figure formulate itemize list poll prearrange process schedule set slate
WEAK
get on line lay on lay out line up map out pencil in work out
Antonyms
STRONG
cancel disorder disorganize disperse forget let go scatter
WEAK
neglect

Example Sentences

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“Any BDC that is well capitalized and doesn’t have significant capital outflow burden that a manager needs to prioritize should be well positioned,” KBW wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

They help forecast demand, optimize planting, prioritize shipments, and manage inventory.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The company said its strategy would prioritize value creation from its existing land holdings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Instead, it warns that the growing use of algorithmic tools to analyze workers’ personal data can enable pay practices that prioritize cost-cutting over transparency or fairness.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“My son here convinced me that perhaps I should prioritize my list of enemies.”

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan