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capitalize on

VERB
exploit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abuse apply employ handle manipulate mine profit from use utilize
STRONG
bleed exercise finesse fleece jockey maneuver milk play skin soak stick work
WEAK
avail oneself of cash in on get mileage out of impose upon make capital of make use of play on profit by put to use
Antonyms
STRONGEST
leave alone misuse
VERB
profit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contribute earn improve pay off prosper take advantage of thrive
STRONG
aid avail benefit better clear exploit help pay promote realize recover score serve use utilize
WEAK
be of advantage cash in on clean up learn from make a haul make a killing make capital make good use of make it big make money make the most of put to good use reap the benefit stand in good stead turn to advantage work for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decline fail harm hurt lose
STRONG
block condemn deteriorate hinder injure obstruct worsen

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Susquehanna analyst Christopher Jacobson suggests Tesla stock options as a way to capitalize on potential future volatility.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Spirit Airlines appears to be losing its fight to stay in business, and its industry rivals may be able to capitalize on its woes.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Thousands of things can go wrong when you try to capitalize on a good thing, especially 20 years on, when expectations have never been higher.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Walton is also planning to expand his small herd of about 80 cows to 100 to capitalize on skyrocketing cattle prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Fall and winter releases will soon make way for spring or summer releases—in an effort to capitalize on the panda breeding season for a smooth transition.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh