- present participle of capitalize.
capitalizing
Example Sentences
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The fake ads often offer what appear to be unbeatable deals — capitalizing on people’s desperation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
The owner of Aspen, Colo.’s Little Nell hotel is capitalizing on the property’s chic cachet to launch a new luxury hospitality brand, aiming to cash in on the booming high-end travel market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
“This flexible topography creates an ideal canvas for new construction, guest structures, expansion, or a reimagined modern compound while capitalizing on the exceptional privacy and positioning.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
His rallies have also been awash in yellow, capitalizing on football fever in the run-up to the World Cup.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
Albus asked his parents immediately, capitalizing on the momentary absence of his brother.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
