hierarchize

verb

Definition of hierarchizenext
as in to sequence

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Recent Examples of hierarchize The use of color, as in the case of the study area and the bathroom, chosen according to each orientation, serves to differentiate these areas from the rest of the room and hierarchize them spatially. — Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 1 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hierarchize
  1. sequence
  2. prioritize
  3. file
  4. grade
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  • First, scientists sequence the full range of genetic material in a patient’s sample.
    — Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Once surgeons remove a tumor or cancerous lesion, the companies sequence it, looking for unique cancer mutations.
    — Mariam Sunny, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sequence
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  • His best explanations for this are pressure from shareholders to prioritize immediate returns over long-term investments, and years of obsession with digital that came at the expense of physical retail.
    — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The complaint further alleged that Honeywell prioritized commercial growth over national security obligations.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of prioritize
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  • Thirteen days before Morissette’s lawsuit, Urinov filed her own claim against the singer in London’s King Bench Division, which handles cases of defamation, misuse of private information, data protection, and harassment by publication.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Woods’ attorney, Douglas Duncan, filed a document with Martin County Court on Tuesday calling for a change of plea hearing on Wednesday in front of Judge Darren Steele.
    — Bob Harkins, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of file
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  • And two other safeties in the two-deep, Kennedy Urlacher and Madden Riordan, graded out even lower.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The disease is graded for severity, with four being the worst.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of grade

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“Hierarchize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hierarchize. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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