commercialize

verb

Definition of commercializenext
as in to commodify

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Recent Examples of commercialize Nano Nuclear Energy stock is poised to benefit as the nuclear power provider takes steps to commercialize its micro-modular reactor in the midst of the artificial intelligence power boom, according to Roth Capital Partners. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 19 June 2026 Never mind that the technology for such an enormous buildout had yet to be commercialized. — IEEE Spectrum, 15 June 2026 Svensson is co-founder of Merrifield Therapeutics, the company planning to commercialize BRP. — Allison Palmer updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026 In March, the company raised $230 million to commercialize that product. — Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for commercialize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commercialize
  1. commodify
  2. use
  3. exploit
  4. leverage
  5. pimp
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  • Model improvements may commodify quickly.
    — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • Or will the troves of data being amassed on nonhuman animals be used to further commodify and objectify them?
    — David Gruber, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
Definition of commodify
Verb
  • This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • The company says its CoSMo fusion systems are based on the magnetic mirror concept, which uses magnetic fields to confine high-temperature plasma.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
Definition of use
Verb
  • Marco Tardelli, Italy vs West Germany, 1982 Italy exploit the space left behind as the Germans chase the game.
    — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • That inconsistency may ultimately deliver advantages not to Europe, but to America, China, and every major power capable of exploiting its hesitation.
    — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of exploit
Verb
  • For a Japanese company to leverage Ohtani and the Dodgers to introduce itself to an American audience is nothing new — not just for tangible consumer goods, but also for animated characters.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
  • That’s thanks, in large part, to the fact the space company will leverage existing technology to build a more agile launch infrastructure.
    — Chris Young July 12, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
Definition of leverage
Verb
  • Dennis, 32, was sentenced to six years in the Colorado Department of Corrections for the pimping charge, court records show.
    — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
  • With a focus on combating prostitution, pimping, pandering, and human trafficking impacting the downtown area, officers with the San Bernardino Police Department served a search warrant on April 29 at the motel.
    — Zach Boetto, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Definition of pimp

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