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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As studios and theaters struggle to bring in casual moviegoers, the industry is capitalizing on those who will pay steeper fees for the ultimate picture and sound.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Overview Energy, based in northern Virginia, is capitalizing on the idea that the sun never sets in space.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
Buffalo Exchange is capitalizing off the growing interest in secondhand shopping with special holiday deals, including its first ever extended Black Friday sale.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 19, 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
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
