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
  • Many pieces incorporate batik fabric, made using traditional wax-resist dyeing techniques.
    Nicole Grimes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Visible offers access to Verizon’s network in two unlimited plans for as low as $25 per month, with unlimited data, talk and text using Verizon’s 5G & 4G LTE networks, and unlimited talk and text to Mexico and Canada.
    Molly Higgins, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of use
Verb
  • The cyber attack, using these previously unknown security vulnerabilities, exploited both the Mozilla Firefox web browser and Windows itself in order to install a backdoor capable of executing commands and downloading further malware onto the target computer.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Just like cults, marketers exploit vulnerabilities, create in-groups and out-groups and play on emotions to drive behavior.
    Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of exploit
Verb
  • That brings enormous power, and the ability to abuse that power.
    Daniel Eagan, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
  • That post in question found Harper outright denying Richards’ lawsuit claims that Diddy subjected them to abuse.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of abuse
Verb
  • Gucci is leveraging her 27 years of experience in marketing and communication strategy.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Aslı primarily leverages the DHI and FUE techniques due to their minimally invasive nature.
    Kyle J. Russell, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of leverage
Verb
  • However, the rise of adversarial AI has heightened the risk of data poisoning, where malicious threat actors manipulate data to mislead LLMs, potentially leading to flawed business decisions.
    Shane Buckley, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Directed by Curtis Hanson, the original watches as Peyton infiltrates the lives of the Bartel family after experiencing personal and professional ruin, slowly gaining their trust while manipulating them from within.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of manipulate
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“Capitalize (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitalize%20%28on%29. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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