profiting

VERB

gain; get or give an advantage

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 capitalize on 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

Example Sentences

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It was early in trading exchange-traded funds, becoming the biggest player in that market, profiting as those vehicles surged in popularity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

His family is actively profiting from the spectacle, selling “Freedom 250” commemorative coins.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

It can be galling that while the total at the checkout continues to rise, supermarkets are seemingly profiting.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Comer seeks legislation to prevent government employees from profiting on prediction markets using insider knowledge.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“No more profiting off my policies, Mr. Vega. Okay?”

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya