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to put in order based on importance
We prioritized the hardest parts of the project before the easier ones.
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Recent Examples of prioritized
DeSantis, a Republican, has prioritized Everglades restoration and pushed to expedite the reservoir’s construction during his two terms in office.
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Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Washington’s choice prioritized American independence over European quarrels.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
The downside, Xie says, is that productivity-enhancing technology is deflationary — doubly so in China where any sector prioritized by the state is fated toward involution.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
His administration has also provided funding and grants to support new equipment and prioritized investments into the State Office of the Public Defender.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The recommendations also come with a new inverted food pyramid that’s the most significant shift from the outdated icon long held in Americans’ collective memory of how various food groups should be prioritized.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Participation by the public is up because the PUC has prioritized more hearings to take public comment, said Erin O’Neill, deputy director of energy and water utilities.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
After-action reviews and reflection should be prioritized following significant projects, and learning that is process- and growth-oriented is embedded within the process.
—Scott J. Allen, Big Think, 6 Jan. 2026
This hiring trend harkens back to pre-pandemic days and the tight labor market of 2018 and 2019, when firms prioritized in-person interaction, according to researchers specializing in entry-level recruitment.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritized
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In a matter of days, the basement of a local gym was transformed into a free store, with donations categorized by volunteers.—
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The number of killings investigated last year fell to 67, with 57 of those categorized as murders — excluding cases such as justifiable homicides — a total not seen since 1967, according to data compiled by this news organization.—
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It was organized by the New York Immigration Coalition.—
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
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Ahead of that, the Duke of Sussex will host a one year to go celebration in July 2026—which, assuming their security is sorted, Meghan Markle could also attend.—
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Laundry can be sorted in many ways, but Stein likes to start with color, then go by material (if needed).—
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The sheriff’s office has rejected Cal-OSHA’s application of the law, and last summer filed a lawsuit in Yuba Superior Court challenging the subpoenas.—
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According to a complaint filed by the DA’s Office in the murder for hire case, Taylor was promised $500 to kill Preston Holmes.—
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About 1 million people globally have sequenced their genomes, and realistically about 1 billion people need to sequence their genomes for models to function more meaningfully.—
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Perez-Lugones searched systems at his work for classified information without authorization, including a report classified as top secret related to an unspecified foreign country, according to the affidavit.—
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His June visit to South Carolina — a key state in presidential primaries — does not appear in the records because it was classified as campaign travel.—
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The district has four teams ranked among the top 10 in the Dallas area, despite the standouts being spread among 12 high schools.—
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Oklahoma recently ranked sixth in the nation for food insecurity.—
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“Prioritized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prioritized. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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