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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At that point, benefits would be funded solely through incoming payroll taxes, triggering an automatic cut of around 21 percent unless Congress takes action.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Avon has championed progress for women, contributed over $1B to crucial causes, and very importantly, funded breast screening for 20 million women.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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His teams help small and midsize businesses finance the cost of annual insurance premiums by spreading payments over time, creating liquidity for businesses that may be juggling multiple policies across different carriers.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The team discloses its ticket and suite sales figures because the proceeds are used to guarantee the bonds sold to finance the construction of the current Yankee Stadium.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The government will subsidize some payments on certain types of personal loans, to a cap.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Wisconsin flood insurance premiums just above national average Flood insurance policies are managed by FEMA and private companies with premiums subsidized by the federal government.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Capitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitalize. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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