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as in to modify
to limit the meaning of (as a noun)
qualifying the noun "adventure" in the title of your story with a descriptive adjective would make it more attention-grabbing
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2
as in to prepare
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
raising five children has qualified her to be an advice columnist on parenting
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as in to entitle
to give a right to
this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price
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as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
passing the state bar exam will qualify you to practice law
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Recent Examples of qualify
Under the pilot guidelines, qualifying homeowners would be eligible for a credit of up to $5,000 per year, until the funding is exhausted.
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Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
This is familiar territory for Miami, which has needed to qualify for the playoffs through the play-in tournament in each of the last three seasons.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Short-term payment plans generally do not have a setup fee, and some low-income taxpayers may qualify for fee waivers.
—Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Antonelli qualified on pole position Saturday but fell from first to sixth on the opening lap after a poor start.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
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Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
This is familiar territory for Miami, which has needed to qualify for the playoffs through the play-in tournament in each of the last three seasons.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Short-term payment plans generally do not have a setup fee, and some low-income taxpayers may qualify for fee waivers.
—Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Antonelli qualified on pole position Saturday but fell from first to sixth on the opening lap after a poor start.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualify
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Alcala added that burritos were modified in the American melting pot in a similar way to sushi and pizza.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Constitution gives the power to set election rules to the state and empowers Congress to modify those rules, which means the president has no constitutional or legal authority to regulate elections, Diaz said.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, the company was preparing to release its GPT-4 Turbo model.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Nearly two decades later, the California High-Speed Rail Authority is preparing to lay its first tracks to connect Bakersfield and Merced — a portion of the original route — with a target completion of 2033.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Knowing the cause of a delay helps passengers understand if they are entitled to compensation.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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That vision of worldwide economic and cultural interdependence that enabled the proliferation of biennials in the ’90s has been steadily eroding amid the recent rise in nativism and far-right movements in the United States and Europe.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Shackelford accused Hernandez of corruption, and her own department of enabling and covering it up, in a detailed whistleblower complaint to DeSantis’ Chief Inspector General.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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There is, however, a fitness center equipped with cardio machines, free weights, and resistance training, as well as an outdoor yoga platform with breathtaking vantage points and complimentary classes offered Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays during sunrise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Eleven months later, the transfer of knowledge is complete, and the girls emerge from the basement, equipped with their new powers, just as their family falls apart.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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But because of exceptions authorized by federal officials, few immigrants had their DNA collected.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Under the emergency order, the school must immediately cease operations and may not provide massage education services in Texas unless otherwise authorized.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Your subtle 12th house and your nurturing 4th house are empowered by today’s Mercury-Jupiter trine.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the org chart matters less than the partnership itself—one that empowers individuals to learn, leaders to experiment, and organizations to adapt.—
Teuila Hanson,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Qualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualify. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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