eligible

adjective

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as in qualified

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Recent Examples of eligible Mayor Carmen Montano, Vice Mayor Garry Barbadillo and Councilmember Hon Lien are all eligible for re-election. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 July 2026 If the Saints’ many transfers get eligible, quarterback Caden Jones should flourish. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 Perks for Capital One customers included early access, complimentary admission for eligible cardholders, and premium experiences tied to its Venture X Business card. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 July 2026 The 2025-26 school year was the third year of the program but the first in which every student in the state was eligible to receive an Educational Freedom Account. — Arkansas Online, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for eligible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eligible
  1. qualified
  2. able
  3. capable
  4. skilled
  5. competent
  6. prepared
Adjective
  • At 18, accounts can convert to a Roth IRA, allowing tax-free growth and withdrawals for qualified uses like higher education or a first home.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Incentives can also be substantial to help pull qualified candidates in.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026
Definition of qualified
Adjective
  • If no deal is made, people with the aforementioned health insurance plans through United will no longer be able to get in-network care with UHealth doctors and other providers across UHealth’s South Florida facilities.
    — Michelle Marchante July 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • So good, Mancilla told The Star during a recent interview, that customers aren’t always able to find parking — granted, the lot is relatively small.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of able
Adjective
  • The executive who masters themselves becomes far more capable of mastering everything else.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Zelensky has frequently appealed for more Patriot and other air defense systems capable of intercepting ballistic missiles.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Definition of capable
Adjective
  • There just aren’t enough skilled American engineers to meet demand.
    — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • But Jovic still has upside as a skilled 6-foot-10 forward who’s just 23 years old and impressed with the Serbian national team during the July window of European World Cup qualifying this summer.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of skilled
Adjective
  • Our servicemembers deserve competent command, clear objectives, and an exit strategy.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
  • Furthermore, being competent in economics promotes better decision-making, financial awareness, training plans and business success, thereby benefiting both individuals and society.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of competent
Adjective
  • Alas, the bad guys are very well prepared for just such an occasion, in terms of surveillance cameras as well as heavy artillery.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
Definition of prepared

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