prioritize
verb
pri·or·i·tize
prī-ˈȯr-ə-ˌtīz 
-ˈär-;
ˈprī-ə-rə-
prioritized; prioritizing
: to list or rate (projects, goals, etc.) in order of priority
Examples of prioritize in a Sentence
It's always difficult to prioritize work, school, and family.
If you want to do your job efficiently, you have to learn to prioritize.
The town council hopes to prioritize the bridge construction project at the next meeting.
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The Secret Service said in a statement that the agency has prioritized retention and development of its workforce while also streamlining the hiring process.
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Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Matches outdoors during peak heat hours have also been limited, and those expected in warmer windows are prioritized for covered stadiums, FIFA said.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
In a joint statement, Freedom 250 organizers and federal agencies said the changes were made to prioritize the safety of attendees, performers, and staff.
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Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
The announcement comes as the automotive industry continues to prioritize supply-chain stability following years of semiconductor shortages that disrupted vehicle production worldwide.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
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Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Matches outdoors during peak heat hours have also been limited, and those expected in warmer windows are prioritized for covered stadiums, FIFA said.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
In a joint statement, Freedom 250 organizers and federal agencies said the changes were made to prioritize the safety of attendees, performers, and staff.
—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
The announcement comes as the automotive industry continues to prioritize supply-chain stability following years of semiconductor shortages that disrupted vehicle production worldwide.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for prioritize
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prioritize. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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