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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With slightly over half of employees anxious about whether AI will replace them, leaders forging ahead may want to strategize carefully. John Hall, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 Traditionally, candidates and their parties spearhead these operations, working together to strategize signature-gathering, voter registration, and campaign fundraising and spending. Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 8 July 2025 Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) huddled with Trump at the White House early Monday to strategize. Emily Martin, The Hill, 30 June 2025 This may not be very comforting, but bringing others together to strategize on different situations will demystify what senior leadership thinks and plans for the future. Jennifer Palmer, Forbes.com, 25 June 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 21 Jul. 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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