prioritize
verb (used with object)
to arrange or do in order of priority.
prioritizing
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present participleof prioritize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“The data shows a clear shift in what success looks like for today’s renters. Instead of focusing on homeownership, many are prioritizing financial freedom and debt-free living,” Chase Harrington, president of Entrata, told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
Overseeing an endowment of about $150.3 million, Ryan is prioritizing annual support for free admission and programming while raising endowment funds for staff positions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
"I believe we were fired for prioritizing safety over the near-term interests of OpenAI as a corporation," Balesni wrote on X.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
“Are you making sure you’re prioritizing having breakfast in the morning? Or are you walking out the door with a coffee?”
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026
It works out contingencies and relationships and sorts through the mountain of information we get from the outside world, prioritizing it and putting flags on things that demand our immediate attention.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
