capitalizing

VERB

benefit from situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exploit take advantage of

STRONG

gain obtain profit realize subsidize

WEAK

avail oneself of make capital of

Antonyms

STRONG

forfeit lose

Example Sentences

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Capitalizing on favorable pit position, Palou emerged from the lane just ahead of Rosenqvist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Capitalizing on this boon, Netflix pushed the film into theaters for special sing-along screenings, which proved to be a hit for “Wicked” last year, and raked in $18 million over just one weekend.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025

Capitalizing on the supply-chain hack, the Russian cyber operators then stealthily penetrated select targets including at least nine U.S. government agencies and prominent software and telecommunications providers.

From Washington Times • Oct. 31, 2023

Capitalizing on this charged attraction may have helped these worms colonize the world.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 21, 2023

Capitalizing on his sudden popularity, Louie ran for class president and won, borrowing the speech that Pete had used to win his class presidency at Compton.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand