ELIGIBLE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

eligible

adjective

Definition of eligible

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Recent Examples of eligible In Miami-Dade, Black students make up a smaller share of charter school enrollment than of enrollment in district-run schools; same with students eligible for free or reduced lunch. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 Policymakers could encourage emergency savings by making all workplace accounts eligible for automatic enrollment, Akabas said. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 Among Democrats, who were eligible to vote in the primary, 53% of those registered are Black. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 Income-eligible residents could quality for reductions of up to 80% and the city would offer payment plans for as low as $25 a month. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eligible

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Adjective

Winegardner, a Lothian resident who once played professionally on the Hooters Tour for two years and qualified for a Nike Tour event, wants to tap into that thrill of competitive golf.

— Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 28 Aug. 2026
Despite recent scrutiny over his past associations and his history as Microsoft's CEO, Gates positions himself as a uniquely qualified messenger due to his tech background and philanthropic focus.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of qualified

Adjective

Russia’s military industries may be capable of building about 1,300 ballistic missiles a year, Zelensky said.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Conventional sewage treatment is capable of filtering up to 99% of microfibers and other microplastics flushed from homes and businesses, other studies have found.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of capable

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There are economic repercussions; sure, robots could build houses, but what happens to all the skilled carpenters?

— Jeff Haden, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Heather McKenzie, who works in labor relations in Lincoln, said putting more data centers in Nebraska can slow an exodus of skilled young people leaving the state.

— Will Weissert, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of skilled

Adjective

An additional 45,000 people were in the evacuation warning zone and encouraged to leave now and be prepared to stay away for several days to clear the roads for first responders.

— CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said his office was working with fire and emergency crews and was prepared to act if conditions changed.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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