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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“I will fight for programs that will prioritize dealing with the person’s addiction and medical conditions first, providing shelter beds during their recovery.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The increase in spending comes as the industry is facing a computing power crunch and companies are having to choose what to prioritize with the computing power they have.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The shadow fleet’s numbers are so great that the U.S. will have to prioritize which ones to take on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

And when people don’t have stable housing or they face eviction, it’s nearly impossible to prioritize preventive care.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

I made a mental list of what I wanted to prioritize in my life—things like community service and charitable work were on the top.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Vocabulary lists containing prioritize

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