capitalizes

present tense third-person singular of capitalize

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Off Campus, adapted from a series of books by the Canadian writer Elle Kennedy, is about a music student named Hannah Wells (Ella Bright) who subsidizes her studies with shift work at the stadium where Garrett is a star player on the college hockey team.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
  • While federal flood insurance subsidizes risky coastal and waterfront development for wealthier homeowners by lowering the cost of living in these areas, many low-income households in flood-prone areas remain stuck with risky properties and little help.
    Ivis García, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Beyond job creation, groups like Climate Jobs Illinois and the AFL-CIO argue that data centers provide communities with a reliable source of property tax revenue that funds local schools and infrastructure.
    Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
  • To avoid causing voters financial pain, lawmakers may try to take the more politically expedient path by allowing Social Security and Medicare to tap general revenue that funds other parts of the federal government.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • Taxes from tabs go to the state Highway User Tax Distribution Fund, which finances Minnesota’s highway system.
    Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
  • Supporters of the market counter that private money often finances the excavation, preservation, and study of fossils that might otherwise remain buried indefinitely.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Goldman advises hyperscalers, underwrites chip company offerings, and sits at the table with the companies building the very infrastructure Covello was interrogating.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
  • The gift underwrites the operational expenses of the foundation, ensuring that every dollar raised directly aids children who will benefit from its support, according to the team.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Paige Sterling, a spokesperson for Mayor Karen Bass, said the mayor has worked hard to build affordable housing in the city and supports the construction of more, including in Venice.
    Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • With the We’Raw technology, Isko provides a product that preserves the authentic raw aspects of denim—including color and shrinkage—and supports brands’ cut-and-sew approach.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • The unique porous structure of this magnesium foam endows the material with exceptional mechanical properties, combining high formability with high energy absorption.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
  • Jinn endows Jung with hidden dimensions of pain and regret.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Capitalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitalizes. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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