as in categorizing
to put in order based on importance
We prioritized the hardest parts of the project before the easier ones.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example 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
But there’s also a risk for cooptation, with the most radical components of the movement being sidelined either because of pragmatism (prioritizing the work that can get funded) or discomfort.
—
Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
So losing one of the most disruptive interior D-linemen in the league calls for prioritizing that position in free agency, which continued throughout the spring and summer.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, by prioritizing patient involvement, encouraging clinician self-awareness, and maintaining openness in relationships, Malloy and EM Psych show a pathway where scale and connection can develop in parallel.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Steyer’s emphasis on reducing regulatory barriers and permitting costs to address California’s housing crisis represents a substantive policy contribution that could appeal to voters prioritizing pragmatic solutions over rhetorical combat.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Instead, many of the Gulf countries now view Washington as prioritizing Israel’s interests over their own.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
Musk, who wanted to keep OpenAI a nonprofit organization, accuses Altman of prioritizing monetary gain over the company’s humanitarian mission.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
To reduce costs, the district is prioritizing hiring newer, lower-cost teachers.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
During last week’s meeting, Commissioner Ian Patrick said the proposal presented by the district went well beyond that threshold and reflected concerns about how the school system was prioritizing spending.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
So losing one of the most disruptive interior D-linemen in the league calls for prioritizing that position in free agency, which continued throughout the spring and summer.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, by prioritizing patient involvement, encouraging clinician self-awareness, and maintaining openness in relationships, Malloy and EM Psych show a pathway where scale and connection can develop in parallel.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Steyer’s emphasis on reducing regulatory barriers and permitting costs to address California’s housing crisis represents a substantive policy contribution that could appeal to voters prioritizing pragmatic solutions over rhetorical combat.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Instead, many of the Gulf countries now view Washington as prioritizing Israel’s interests over their own.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
Musk, who wanted to keep OpenAI a nonprofit organization, accuses Altman of prioritizing monetary gain over the company’s humanitarian mission.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
To reduce costs, the district is prioritizing hiring newer, lower-cost teachers.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
During last week’s meeting, Commissioner Ian Patrick said the proposal presented by the district went well beyond that threshold and reflected concerns about how the school system was prioritizing spending.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritizing
Verb
-
McCarrell said about half of the archive’s materials were well-organized ahead of the impending closure announcement, but categorizing what remains has been largely left up to him.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
-
In these years, children are so good at categorizing, memorizing, and imagining that passionate time travel comes easily.—
Elena Megalos,
Longreads,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Parents are also organizing a bake sale at the event, and a direct donation campaign is underway.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
-
During Barack Obama’s presidency, conservative funders invested in grassroots organizing to beat the left’s turnout and persuasion machines.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The rest of the East is sorting its affairs.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
-
Which Dollars Go Where Use time horizon as your sorting mechanism.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The funeral home building was demolished in 2024 after the EPA condemned it, classifying it as a toxic waste site.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
-
Whether the law survives looming legal challenges—rooted in a 1933 state Supreme Court ruling classifying income as property—remains an open question.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Application workshops on filing a claim will be held in Boise on May 1-2 at the Idaho State Museum in Julia Davis Park.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Apr. 2026
-
Two Stagecoach festival attendees, Ellie, 27, and Angelique, 22, sat at tables farther back from the stage watching people filing out of the festival.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Prioritizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritizing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
