strategize

verb

strat·​e·​gize ˈstra-tə-ˌjīz How to pronounce strategize (audio)
strategized; strategizing

intransitive verb

: to devise a strategy or course of action

Examples of strategize in a Sentence

The organization strategizes for Republican candidates.
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Contestants must strategize and make their way through multiple tribal councils, where a player is voted out each time — except for the final meeting. Skyler Trepel, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025 Instead, leaders should take the time to help develop a solid plan of concrete next steps, strategize, and plan together. Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 Texts revealed later in Lively's lawsuit show Nathan strategizing with Jennifer Abel, Baldoni's rep at communications & marketing agency Jonesworks, beginning as early as Aug. 2. Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025 One week before Donald Trump moves back into the White House, the Democrats representing the Chicago area in Congress are strategizing ways to limit the scope of the Republican president-elect’s plans. Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for strategize

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of strategize was in 1855

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“Strategize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strategize. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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strategize

verb
strat·​e·​gize -ˌjīz How to pronounce strategize (audio)
strategized; strategizing
: to devise a strategy or course of action
strategized with her teammates
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