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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Concerned that the programs’ growing sophistication could induce emotional dependency and addiction, China last week banned minors from using AI companions and imposed additional requirements on platforms to prevent misuse.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
The man originally did not take responsibility, but the Sheriff’s Office later identified his vehicle using Flock camera footage and video from a homeowner’s private camera.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026

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Indeed, antisemitisms prove that a society can hold contradictory images simultaneously, such as the fact that the Jews are both anarchists out to destroy capitalism as well as capitalists out to exploit the working class.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
And politicians are rushing to acknowledge (or exploit) those fears.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

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When Platner arrived, the place seemed haunted not only by American misconduct but also by Saddam Hussein’s use of it to imprison and abuse political dissidents during his reign.

— Jasper Craven, New Yorker, 24 July 2026
To overturn the trial court's decision would require an appellate court to find that the trial court abused its discretion ― which is a very high bar to hurdle.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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Companies and institutions must intentionally leverage AI to enhance human relationships, mentorship, and care, ensuring efficiency serves dignity and purpose, not just output.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
By leveraging its intellectual property, Playboy pursues an asset-light model across licensing, digital content, consumer products and experiential offerings.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Definition of leverage

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Federal prosecutors said the recruitment system helped Epstein abuse hundreds of victims over decades, while some recruiters later said they had themselves been manipulated, exploited or coerced by Epstein into participating.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Known as nitrogen-vacancy centers, these atomic-scale structures allow the system to manipulate electron and nuclear spins without needing liquid helium or high-vacuum environments.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 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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