CAPITALIZES (ON) Synonyms: 24 Similar Words

capitalizes (on)

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present tense third-person singular of capitalize (on)

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

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To manage operational heat, the hardware uses a thermal strategy that entirely removes mechanical components like fans or liquid pumps.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026
Now, New Zealand space startup Zenno Astronautics says it’s tested an entirely new type of thruster that, unlike either of those conventional technologies, uses superconducting magnets to maintain a satellite’s orbit and orientation.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 2026

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New York City’s child welfare agency routinely abuses its emergency power to take children from their parents without a court order, creating lifelong consequences for families, a new class-action lawsuit seeking to end the practice alleged Thursday.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
People deserve a government that watches out for our people’s best interests, not one that abuses its powers and sells us to the highest bidder.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026

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This configuration exploits the boundary layer of air flowing over the airframe to increase efficiency.

— David Szondy June 14, New Atlas, 14 June 2026
The hackers used a common tactic known as credential stuffing to access the data, which exploits weak and reused passwords.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026

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This strategy leverages Apple's strong ecosystem to ensure continued revenue and user loyalty despite market pressures.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
With a Bachelor's Degree in Music Technology, Christian leverages his industry knowledge to review audio products for PCMag, including Bluetooth headphones and speakers.

— Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026

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Okorie is the best driving guard in the class, a 6-1 jitterbug who manipulates defenders with a tight handle, sudden changes of speed, and an advanced feel for the game.

— Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 16 June 2026
Facial massage manipulates big muscles in the face, such as the masseters, temporalis and platysma, as well as fascia.

— Lauren Finney Harden, AJC.com, 10 June 2026

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