capitalized

past tense of capitalize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of capitalized Stuver helped keep the match scoreless deep into the second half before Colorado finally capitalized in the closing moments. ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 This caused a distraction from Cody, and Gunther capitalized with a sleeper attempt. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026 The musical was capitalized for up to $18 million, according to securities filings, and has not announced recoupment. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026 After England conceded a second straight corner, this time Norway capitalized. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026 Unfortunately, such moments these days are coveted, and FIFA capitalized. Mac Engel july 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026 In addition, unpaid interest may be capitalized, meaning it's added to the principal balance. Dan Avery, CNBC, 1 July 2026 As the final pair traded birdies and bogeys — and waited out a rain delay — Scheffler gained momentum and then capitalized with an eight-and-a-half-foot putt to send the tournament to a playoff. Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 In general, expenditures expected to provide benefits beyond one year are capitalized rather than expensed immediately. Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitalized
Verb
  • Haiti financed the payments from French banks, and did not finish paying the associated interest on the debt until 1947.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The new building, estimated to cost about $46 million, would be financed using dollars set aside for the project and from private donors, according to KCKPL.
    Sofi Zeman July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • The deal also blindsided Forest Hill Church, which has met there ever since the church funded the Ballantyne branch’s expansion 15 years ago.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Since this phase carries peak risk and zero yield, it is funded exclusively through high-cost, short-term construction debt or private equity.
    Dr. Dick Bridy, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Health insurer Centene’s net income eclipsed $1 billion in the second quarter as the company is getting a better handle on rising costs of people in its commercial and government-subsidized health plans.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • From 2015 to 2021, the Ecuadorian government subsidized 750,000 households – one-tenth of all households in the country – to replace their gas stoves with electric induction stoves.
    Ashwini Sehgal, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

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“Capitalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitalized. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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