as in to fund
to provide money for
several investors agreed to capitalize the new venture
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Recent Examples of capitalize
Blackrock is market capitalized at $170.97 billion.
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John Navin, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
This effect means that the domestic R&D costs that were capitalized and amortized in 2022, 2023, and 2024 can now be expensed.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The Twins dealt away a significant chunk of their big-league roster in a major selloff, and Philadelphia was there to capitalize.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
With 1:10 remaining and the Mavericks trailing by one, Flagg blocked Lakers guard DJ Steward’s shot, and Nembhard capitalized at the other end with a 3-pointer to give Dallas its 87-85 lead.
—W.g. Ramirez, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
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John Navin, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
This effect means that the domestic R&D costs that were capitalized and amortized in 2022, 2023, and 2024 can now be expensed.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The Twins dealt away a significant chunk of their big-league roster in a major selloff, and Philadelphia was there to capitalize.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
With 1:10 remaining and the Mavericks trailing by one, Flagg blocked Lakers guard DJ Steward’s shot, and Nembhard capitalized at the other end with a 3-pointer to give Dallas its 87-85 lead.
—W.g. Ramirez, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitalize
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All in all, the project cost about $38 million and was funded through the City of Milwaukee Tax Incremental District program, the American Rescue Plan Act and supported by the Milwaukee Public Library Foundation.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Devin McCourty said the growth equity fund will help fund roster building during the NIL revenue-share era, while potentially bringing resources to college athletes.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Professional services organizations across industries—from consulting to finance—are facing similar challenges.—
Alaa Pasha,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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But in terms of breaking new ground, the people who finance these films don’t often have the money to go beyond the making of the film.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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However, tuition charged to families is subsidized through parish support, endowments, fundraising, and donations, according to the school website.—
Hannah Parry
Hollie Silverman
Gabe Whisnant
Anna Commander
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Mirka Investments mainly does subsidized housing and has built around 700 apartments in San Diego County since its founding in 2018.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Capitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitalize. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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