capitalize on
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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Albert encouraged Ebraheim to capitalize on the success of the restaurant’s beef sandwich and efficient business model and franchise.
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Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Tech companies feel immense pressure to build full speed ahead and capitalize on this moment.
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Vinay Kuruvila,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The city could capitalize on that growth with a public bus station that would foster a more competitive market and improve the rider experience.
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Lena Guerrero Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The company is seeking roughly $29 billion in the offering, aiming to further capitalize on memory demand.
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Mercury News,
25 June 2026
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Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Tech companies feel immense pressure to build full speed ahead and capitalize on this moment.
—
Vinay Kuruvila,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The city could capitalize on that growth with a public bus station that would foster a more competitive market and improve the rider experience.
—
Lena Guerrero Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The company is seeking roughly $29 billion in the offering, aiming to further capitalize on memory demand.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for capitalize on
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“Capitalize on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitalize%20on. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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