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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For today’s boys, living in a society that prioritizes categorizing everything into a gender binary only emphasizes pressure on boys to not be perceived as feminine in any way.
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Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Hillary Clinton advocated in her presidential campaign for a multi-pronged solution to nudge executives to prioritize long-term growth and job stability over short-term profits.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
First, the Hawks prioritize the individuality of all their employees.
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Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Hillary Clinton advocated in her presidential campaign for a multi-pronged solution to nudge executives to prioritize long-term growth and job stability over short-term profits.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
First, the Hawks prioritize the individuality of all their employees.
—Ryan Stowers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize your well-being.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
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 18 Sep. 2025.
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