How to Use prioritize in a Sentence

prioritize

verb
  • The town council hopes to prioritize the bridge construction project at the next meeting.
  • If you want to do your job efficiently, you have to learn to prioritize.
  • It's always difficult to prioritize work, school, and family.
  • When the stress is too much, prioritize and work step by step.
    — Keven Knight, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Try to stay centered and prioritize your peace of mind.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Make the choice that prioritizes your dog's comfort and health.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2023
  • Takaichi has vowed to prioritize strong ties with the US.
    — Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Because of that, there isn’t any rhyme or reason about what to prioritize and when.
    — Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2022
  • But even as he was met with his own health challenges, Wright still prioritized the team.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 July 2025
  • Both will now have to prioritize the Queen's diary over theirs.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN, 13 May 2022
  • The milk bank must prioritize who will be served, Virmani said.
    — Campbell Roper, arkansasonline.com, 18 Dec. 2023
  • For those who prioritize comfort, there are full cushion socks with plush footbeds.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Above all, Payne has stressed from the start, his staff will prioritize players.
    — Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 28 Apr. 2022
  • As Rischall said, blood flow is prioritized to the head area, keeping the eyes warm.
    — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Then funding halted as the state had to prioritize worse leaks.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • This is the cost of ambition in a world that prioritizes profit above all else.
    — Vivek Rana, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
  • For This is a very stylish couch and would be ideal for those who prioritize design.
    — Eden Lichterman, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Zenzap is a work chat app that prioritizes clarity and ease of use.
    — Rebecca Lazar, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
  • How does all that work in tandem with the 'gameplay needs' of a project that is prioritizing fun?
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The park gives out free ice water and prioritizes shade structures and mister fans.
    — Aaron Gettinger, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2023
  • Here’s how high performers are coached to prioritize their sleep.
    — Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Feb. 2026
  • For Davis, that means public works has to prioritize the repairs that could cause the most harm.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Then there are the designs that prioritize smart features.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
  • And, prioritizing aging well for many of them goes back to the basics and doesn’t have to come at such a cost.
    — Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Meanwhile, when Mitchell was asked about what the team needs to prioritize in late game moments.
    — Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 Apr. 2022
  • My goal is to prioritize my well-being before the day begins.
    — Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2026
  • To make money talks less tense, prioritize choices that reflect your true worth.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Three clients of mine, all widows, prioritized the peace of mind of knowing their care needs could be met if their health changes over time.
    — Andrew Crowell, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Below, find our picks for 10 movies to prioritize.
    — Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
  • More depth in the secondary is always something the team has prioritized.
    — Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025

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