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Recent Examples of eligible
The offer is available for customers who have linked a SNAP/EBT card as a payment option on their DoorDash profile and place an order at eligible stores.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Players must play at least 65 games to be eligible.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Brandon will be eligible for parole in May 2027.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Michigan households that are making 200% of the federal poverty limit, or that qualify for other government assistance programs, would be eligible to receive assistance under the program.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Players must play at least 65 games to be eligible.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Brandon will be eligible for parole in May 2027.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Michigan households that are making 200% of the federal poverty limit, or that qualify for other government assistance programs, would be eligible to receive assistance under the program.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eligible
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The team could be evaluating any number of qualified candidates, but one future Hall of Fame player is generating the most buzz.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many qualified workers will choose to move offshore and work from there to avoid the visa fee.—
Ben Zweig,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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By aiding mariners, Airy believed, such measurements provided a tangible service to the state that the newfangled spectroscopy might not be able to match.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Chelsea shared on Instagram that Maximus spent eight days in the hospital before being able to come home.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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One arrangement could support powerful quantum computers capable of solving problems beyond the reach of today’s machines.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Melissa is expected to unleash extreme winds exceeding 160 mph, a storm surge of 9 to 13 feet, and torrential rainfall capable of triggering catastrophic flooding and landslides.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After inadvertently amassing a network of specialized experts, the startup has pivoted to hiring highly skilled professionals to train AI models.—
Jaures Yip,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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Greenlight Alberta, which its creators say is the first of its kind in Canada, will see local professionals trained in key production roles, as an answer to the growing demand for skilled crew across the country.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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McDaniel’s job status has been a constant topic of conversation this season, and although the team looked competent on Thursday, the results weren’t there, and patience from fans appears to be at a low point.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The outcome will determine whether the case proceeds to trial or if Grogan will be sent to a federal medical facility for further evaluation and treatment until deemed competent.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Arrange the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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This person could have a prepared list of questions, take the lead during appointments.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Eligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eligible. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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