1
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
Low-income residents may qualify for grants of up to $3,000 for improvements like insulation, air sealing and energy-efficient appliances, while other participants can receive up to $1,000, the release said.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
To qualify as a primary residence, an owner has to live there more than half the year, or 183 days.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Iran, one of the countries named, has qualified for the World Cup.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
The nadirs were England’s senior men’s side failing to qualify for the 2008 European Championship and the under-21s getting beaten 4-0 by their German counterparts in the age group’s Euro 2009 final.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
To qualify as a primary residence, an owner has to live there more than half the year, or 183 days.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Iran, one of the countries named, has qualified for the World Cup.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
The nadirs were England’s senior men’s side failing to qualify for the 2008 European Championship and the under-21s getting beaten 4-0 by their German counterparts in the age group’s Euro 2009 final.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualify
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The structure of the drink is an invitation to modify, but the process demands restraint.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The future of gene therapy At Miami-Dade’s public hospital system Jackson Health, new advancements in genetic research recently helped doctors modify a patient’s blood cells to lessen the effects of sickle cell disease, a painful blood disorder that can lead to life-threatening complications.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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Gifford announced her resignation from OHS last month as The Connecticut Mirror was preparing to publish a story demonstrating her involvement in the state’s audit of Helen Zervas, owner of Family Eye Care in Bristol, in the days before DSS officials cancelled the audit in 2020.—
Janhavi Munde,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
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As those efforts continued, the Pentagon simultaneously prepared the operation.—
Rachel Scott,
ABC News,
22 June 2025
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Ministers will argue that, with tax relief to private pension contributions costing £46.8 billion in 2022-23, the latest year for which figures are available, they are entitled to ask for more pension savings to be channelled toward the U.K. economy.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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However, they were entitled to it automatically as children of the sons of the monarch, because of the 1917 letters patent of George V, contrary to what the Sussexes claimed in their infamous Oprah interview.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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From a practical standpoint, this decision enables an unprecedented situation where individuals born on U.S. territory might be considered citizens in one jurisdiction but not an adjacent one.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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That could enable more attentive owners to reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 40 percent over an average year of use.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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Additionally, a satellite production facility in Kirkland, Washington, is equipped to build up to five satellites per day.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Patrol cars have been stationed along the interstate outside of the stadium and, within the grounds, officers equipped with face shields and protective clothing are on patrol.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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To be sure, Canva’s security and trust teams still vet all potential AI tools before employees are authorized to use them.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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The alert also relayed that the FDA had authorized these monitors for wired functionality only.—
Christian Espinosa,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Art Partner has unveiled the 2025 Earth Partner Prize—an international competition dedicated to empowering young people to take impactful action in response to the climate emergency.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 June 2025
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Building on a legacy that has raised over $2.75 million since 2005, the Bro-Am events continue to support nonprofit organizations dedicated to empowering disadvantaged youth through programs focused on fundamental needs, as well as music, art, and surfing.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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“Qualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualify. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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