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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Democrats seek to strategize on funding Democrats met behind closed doors on Tuesday to try to hash out a cohesive strategy for approaching government funding ahead of the s hutdown deadline. Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 23 July 2025 Ultimately, this is an excellent time to strategize, but not to act! Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 July 2025 One example is the State of the People Power Tour, which has been traveling the country uplifting communities and strategizing an agenda for Black empowerment with civil rights leaders and grassroots activists. Essence, 19 June 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for strategize

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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