CAPITALIZE (ON) Synonyms: 24 Similar Words

capitalize (on)

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Definition of capitalize (on)

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to take unfair advantage of capitalized on her coworker's absence to take full credit for the joint project

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The Elegante used a heavy retractable hardtop operated by an elaborate electro-hydraulic mechanism, with the entire operation taking roughly two minutes.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026
The Seahawks used that coverage on nearly 50% of its defensive snaps in the Super Bowl, the highest rate Maye saw all season.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

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Under Moreno, the Angels squandered the prime of Mike Trout and failed to exploit the Black Swan event that was Ohtani.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
This means Astra can find and exploit previously unknown security flaws without human oversight, under the right conditions.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

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Previously, the Eagles built one of the NFL’s most potent passing games around a philosophy that leveraged the otherworldly pairing of Brown and Smith.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
And Chloe Wise has capitalized on the broader public’s appetite for realism by leveraging her Instagram audience to build a side career as a fashion-circuit fixture.

— David Lê, Curbed, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of leverage

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Trapped-ion computers depend on lasers to manipulate and control ions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
The company accused Fox News of airing false claims that voting machines were manipulated to help Joe Biden win the 2020 presidential election.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of manipulate

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Iren shares, which are traded on the Nasdaq, soared 1,200% over six months last year as part of the AI boom.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 25 June 2026
Even after landing two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster trade on Monday night, the work is not done for the Miami Heat.

— Anthony Chiang June 23, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026

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