CAPITALIZING (ON) Synonyms: 24 Similar Words

capitalizing (on)

verb

present participle of capitalize (on)

as in playing (on or upon)

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

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Post-reaction analysis using scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, or SEM/EDX, also showed morphological and compositional changes in the catalyst samples.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Spain highlighted incentives, investment, talent and infrastructure, while Greece stressed using international productions to build local capacity and training.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

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But a recent uptick in both national and Chicago area police abusing Flock cameras has heightened residents’ concerns about their privacy, security and whether the technology’s public safety benefits ultimately outweigh its risks.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Leo won't get a glimpse of the mosaics by an ex-Jesuit artist accused of abusing women adorning the façade of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

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Sources claim the future King is angry that the Sussexes have made millions leveraging their royal titles.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Sep. 2026
The effort is believed to be part of a broader push under CEO Josh D’Amaro to improve operational efficiency by leveraging AI.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

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Different views on the topic The administration and its supporters reject the claim that their election efforts are aimed at disrupting or manipulating voting.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
That distinction is important as humanoid robots become increasingly capable of balancing, walking, and manipulating objects.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026

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