as in to fund
to provide money for
several investors agreed to capitalize the new venture
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Recent Examples of capitalize
Change is in the air in the media world, and its billionaires are in Idaho looking to capitalize.
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Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 10 July 2025
Amortization expense for the IP factor does not include amounts capitalized under section 174(a)(2)(A) and amortized under section 174(a)(2)(B).
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The closing notice comes after the production undertook a large-scale remodeling of the August Wilson Theatre and has mounted a costly, immersive production, with reports of the show being capitalized for up to $24 million.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
With two minutes remaining in the first period, Edmonton turned the puck over in the neutral zone and Florida capitalized in the blink of an eye as Sam Bennett scored his fifth goal of the finals to stake the Panthers to a 2-0 lead heading to the first intermission.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
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Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 10 July 2025
Amortization expense for the IP factor does not include amounts capitalized under section 174(a)(2)(A) and amortized under section 174(a)(2)(B).
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The closing notice comes after the production undertook a large-scale remodeling of the August Wilson Theatre and has mounted a costly, immersive production, with reports of the show being capitalized for up to $24 million.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
With two minutes remaining in the first period, Edmonton turned the puck over in the neutral zone and Florida capitalized in the blink of an eye as Sam Bennett scored his fifth goal of the finals to stake the Panthers to a 2-0 lead heading to the first intermission.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitalize
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Chinese intelligence officers regularly serve as the primary point of contact for CSSA members, according to a 2018 congressional report, and chapters are often funded and directed by Chinese consulates.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
24 July 2025
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The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, which pays benefits to retirees and their families, is fully funded only until 2033.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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In 2009, Ellison raised $350 million, some from his father, to finance a five-year agreement with Paramount to co-produce movies.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Soon after, Skydance secured its first notable partnership, with Paramount Pictures and Tom Cruise, to finance and produce major franchises.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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And taxpayers have indirectly subsidized the private train company through federal grants to sheriff’s offices — for deputies to patrol Brightline’s tracks for trespassing pedestrians.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
22 July 2025
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But the taxpayers should not be forced to subsidize it.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
17 July 2025
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“Capitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitalize. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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