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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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The team further enhanced performance by modifying the SMP’s chemical composition and reinforcing it with carbon fibers to improve stiffness and durability.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The laws so far have been modified to increase state control.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated March 24,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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If any paperwork is involved, prepare it beforehand to skip mid-discussion confusion.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 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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Efforts to enable reversible, two-way actuation have led to the development of systems such as semi-crystalline networks and liquid crystalline elastomers, which depend on structural alignment under applied stress.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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His skills enable him to offer advanced, minimally invasive procedures such as endoscopic midface and ponytail facelifts, which aim to produce natural-looking outcomes while minimizing visible scarring.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The flight times of the drones, which are equipped with parachutes for the safety of those below in the event of a malfunction, are estimated at around 35 minutes.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The property is equipped with a heating system.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 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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Irvine Councilmember Treseder urged Orange County cities to join the Orange County Power Authority, a Community Choice Aggregation program that empowers local government to control how and where electricity is purchased.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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The only sustainable path forward is to empower folks to get around by other means, reducing congestion for those who prefer to drive.—
Ian Hembree,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Qualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualify. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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