capitalize on
phrasal verb
capitalized on; capitalizing on; capitalizes on
: to get an advantage from (something, such as an event or situation)
They were able to capitalize on our mistakes.
She capitalized on her new fame by writing a book.
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In her race for the Virginia governor’s mansion, Spanberger has stayed laser-focused on affordability, an issue that Republicans capitalized on in 2024 but continue to struggle with in 2025.
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Julia Manchester, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
With Castell on board, Juntos is poised to widen its footprint in premium series, capitalizing on his track record and global experience to develop IPs with large scale appeal.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The Tigers have versatility with everyday impact and enough mix-and-match role players to capitalize on matchups.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, Hamlin made contact with Wallace, pushing him towards the outside wall which slowed them both down a bit, offering Chase Elliott a chance to capitalize on the incident and secure victory.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Julia Manchester, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
With Castell on board, Juntos is poised to widen its footprint in premium series, capitalizing on his track record and global experience to develop IPs with large scale appeal.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The Tigers have versatility with everyday impact and enough mix-and-match role players to capitalize on matchups.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, Hamlin made contact with Wallace, pushing him towards the outside wall which slowed them both down a bit, offering Chase Elliott a chance to capitalize on the incident and secure victory.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Capitalize on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitalize%20on. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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