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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
The defending World Cup champions are hosting Venezuela in South America’s penultimate round of qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup, which is being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Most measures fail to qualify for the process, which requires a time-consuming and expensive signature-gathering effort.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Only certain magnet students qualify for transportation now, which community advocates predict will decrease diversity in the programs.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
This will qualify for any wager up to $5 on this game.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Aug. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Most measures fail to qualify for the process, which requires a time-consuming and expensive signature-gathering effort.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Only certain magnet students qualify for transportation now, which community advocates predict will decrease diversity in the programs.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
This will qualify for any wager up to $5 on this game.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualify
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The company posted 6,955 lines of assembly language code to GitHub under an MIT license, allowing anyone to freely use, modify, and distribute the code that helped launch the personal computer revolution.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
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The race overalls of both drivers, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, have also been modified to suit the occasion.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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His mother has obtained lawyers who are preparing a lawsuit over potential security lapses at Icon Brickell that allowed Kehl to access the building.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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The inspector general's report adds to severe criticism of the agency for lapses preparing for the event and responding to it.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Other bills require schools to inform parents that their children are entitled to free public education regardless of immigration status and that the schools must notify them when immigration officers are on site.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Te'o is certainly entitled to his opinion.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Though the bill is yet to be finalized, the orbital station is cast as the linchpin of sustainable exploration to enable longer stays, partner investment and cislunar monitoring.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The administration says that Venezuela’s government enables drug dealers and traffickers.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Nearby lies the downstairs bathroom, which is equipped with a shower, sink, and toilet.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Aug. 2025
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However, from her view on the other side of the year, Stephens can see how those feelings equipped her with a subtle superpower.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Authorities can also authorize your vehicle to be towed at your expense, which could cost a pretty penny.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
31 Aug. 2025
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Postal workers were authorized to intercept packages flagged as likely to have been sent by victims of a scam but weren’t allowed to open them without the sender’s consent.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Build a team that complements your skills and empower them to lead in their areas of expertise.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Jackets for Jobs' mission on its own is to empower people seeking jobs by giving away free business attire, so joining this initiative just made sense, Vaughn said.—
Emma George-Griffin,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Qualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualify. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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