ELIGIBLE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

eligible

adjective

Definition of eligible

as in qualified

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Recent Examples of eligible Appeals can also become a race against the clock, since immigrants are only eligible to apply for SIJS status with USCIS until age 21. — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026 Porter County for-profit, non-profit, and government organizations, including cities and towns, are eligible. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 Homeowners are also eligible for membership at the Port Royal Club, which has multiple dining venues, a beachfront pool, and more. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026 Any organization with 35 or more employees in the region is eligible to seek a Top Workplaces award. — Bob Helbig, Sun Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eligible

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Adjective

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for testing, and have a qualified electrician investigate an outlet that doesn’t function properly.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026
Once qualified, they could be assigned to future missions in low Earth orbit and to the Moon, with some potentially playing a role in NASA’s longer-term plans for Mars.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of qualified

Adjective

Mejia said his office does not have the manpower to conduct proactive audits of the department, with only eight available auditors who are able to complete two to three audits a year.

— Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
The suspect fled the scene on a bicycle, though officers were able to locate him and take him into custody.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of able

Adjective

Admirers viewed him as a capable leader who could steer the nation through global uncertainties, the image carefully crafted by the mainstream media.

— JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Nevertheless, the initial attempt marked the beginning of a longer effort to develop a motorcycle configuration capable of traveling across water.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of capable

Adjective

Advocates for unaccompanied migrant children, former government officials, and some members of Congress have criticized the move, arguing that the state is not prepared to handle an influx of vulnerable children, some of whom need special care.

— Mark Betancourt, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
Tibi said the Joint List is prepared to help the opposition form a minority government, led by former military chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot.

— Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

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