CAPITALIZED Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

capitalized

verb

past tense of capitalize

as in financed

to provide money for several investors agreed to capitalize the new venture

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Recent Examples of capitalized The Broncos offense capitalized as Lindsey Hartwig recorded a 15-yard catch to the Wolverines 5-yard line. — Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 The 49ers capitalized, marching 99 yards in 11 plays, and scoring on Purdy’s touchdown pass to Samuel for a 24-7 lead. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Seattle capitalized with a field goal that proved to be the decisive score. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 The Broadway production was capitalized at a reported $4,525,000. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 The Badgers capitalized with Gavin Lahm’s 27-yard field goal for a 3-0 lead. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026 Kim capitalized with a 34-yard pass to wide receiver Harold Mack, finding the spot in SJSU’s zone defense. — Niles Hall, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2026 The Red Raiders didn’t have to buy its way into the P4, but no program in America has capitalized more on the current state of the NCAA like Texas Tech. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 Citadel capitalized, acquiring $16 billion in assets at discounts. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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Movies developed and financed outside of the major studios and streamers have a massive hill to climb.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Paramount is distributing the film, which was made and financed by Hammerstone.

— Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of financed

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Analysts argued that the potential benefits from this year's acquisition spree, which was funded by Lilly's GLP-1 windfall, are being underestimated by the market.

— Jeff Marks,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Peter Hall’s fellowship at Scientific American is funded by the Tarbell Center for AI Journalism.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of funded

Verb

Beyond Medicaid, about three-quarters of school lunches are now fully or partially subsidized.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026
Barrera has long subsidized his school board pay — a stipend of about $20,000 a year plus health benefits — with outside union work.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of subsidized

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