capitalize (on)

verb

Definition of capitalize (on)next
as in to use
to take unfair advantage of capitalized on her coworker's absence to take full credit for the joint project

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitalize (on)
  1. use
  2. exploit
  3. abuse
  4. leverage
  5. manipulate
Verb
  • This is not the first time that Bad Bunny has used his platform to elevate political messaging.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers roster is nearing completion for the 2025 season, but center field could use an upgrade.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of use
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  • Security Experts Speak Out About The Latest PayPal Attacks A number of security professionals have now spoken out about the latest attack methodology being exploited by these PayPal threat actors.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The reason: The Chargers are strong in the areas the Chiefs typically like to exploit.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of exploit
Verb
  • Saturday afternoon, officers responded to a call reporting a coyote pup being abused in the 10800 block of South Sacramento Avenue by three males, Chicago police said, Officers discovered a dead pup on private property and the coyote was removed..
    Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
  • In other words, the steadfast commitment to celebrating diversity meant allowing Pakistani men to abuse white girls without consequence.
    The Editors, National Review, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of abuse
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  • These are just a few examples of community engagement, which businesses can leverage for mutual benefit and impact.
    Lis Anderson, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • By leveraging his media platforms, Rock has demonstrated how strategic storytelling can create cultural movements and shift perspectives.
    Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of leverage
Verb
  • The raptors’ behavior underscores the complex relationship between fire and wildlife, revealing how some species adapt and even manipulate their surroundings to thrive.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • China can gather data on Americans or manipulate the content on TikTok to shape U.S. opinion, the government argues.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of manipulate
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