capitalize
verb (used with object)
to write or print in capital letters letters or with an initial capital letter.
is capitalizing
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present progressiveof capitalize (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Artificial-intelligence agents that can autonomously complete tasks have been all the rage in 2026, and Okta’s fourth-quarter results showed that the company is capitalizing on that momentum.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 4, 2026
As more TV ad spending moves from traditional networks to streaming, Campbell said Disney is capitalizing on the retro trend thanks to its massive library of series.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025
McCormick is a leader in the flavorings industry that is capitalizing on the growing segment at grocery stores.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025
In an increasingly tech-dominated world, Silver Lake, whose big past deals involved Dell and the company now known as Broadcom, is capitalizing on its role as the pre-eminent technology investor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2025
India is capitalizing on its large numbers of well-educated people skilled in the English language to become a major exporter of software services and software workers.
From The 2004 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
