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
  • One of Trump's top confidants, billionaire Elon Musk, who used his massive social media following to help kill the spending bill, even suggested Congress leave the government closed until Trump takes office next month, and a handful of Republican hardliners in the House agreed.
    Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • From designing cutting-edge medical devices to building electric vehicles in the factory of the future—using robots, AI, VR, automation and more—manufacturing is anything but dull.
    Ethan Karp, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of use
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  • But none of them matches the efficiency of Betts in the paint — merely throwing the ball into Betts sends defenses into a panic that the Bruins can exploit.
    Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
  • As the ransomware industry evolves even further, experts are predicting hackers will only continue to find more and more ways of using the technology to exploit businesses and individuals.
    Ryan Browne, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of exploit
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  • The father of the 13-year-old Arizona boy abused by his sixth-grade teacher recorded himself speaking over the phone with both the teacher and her husband, both of whom seemingly tried to encourage the victim’s family to settle the matter outside of court.
    Liam Quinn, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • So begins Hendrix’s horror novel about Fern, a pregnant teenager who is sent to a brutal school for girls where the young charges are abused and controlled.
    New York Times, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of abuse
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  • Companies that can successfully navigate this transition, leveraging both human talent and AI capabilities, will be best positioned for success in the evolving digital landscape.
    Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The last part is leveraging bigger franchises and building memorable games around them.
    Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of leverage
Verb
  • However, charismatic killers like Bundy complicate this narrative by blending into society, using their charm and performative social skills as a tool to manipulate others and mask their true intentions.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Deep dive:Blake Lively's claims, 'astroturfing' and when fans feel manipulated What are Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni?
    KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of manipulate
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