eligible

adjective

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as in qualified

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Recent Examples of eligible State officials say those affected are eligible for 24 months of free identity-protection services and identity-restoration help. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 But the defense needs some serious improvement if the Mountaineers are hoping to become bowl eligible. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Supporters choosing the Ultimate plan can also take advantage of a special launch offer, with eligible customers receiving a complimentary Forever Blue+ Membership or an upgrade to Season Ticket+ for the 2027-28 season. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026 To be eligible, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and meet the criteria for federal Pell Grants. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 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
  • American technology therefore qualified for the Commission’s own sovereign cloud requirements through a European operating structure.
    — Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Neither Sidney nor Patrick Gibson was qualified to operate it in those conditions.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of qualified
Adjective
  • Eligible adults were able to receive as much as $1,200 as well as $500 per qualifying child.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • If a prescription costs $500 through insurance but $100 through Cost Plus Drugs, patients should be able to take the cheaper route and have that spending count toward their deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums.
    — Emma Witman, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of able
Adjective
  • But this is an entirely different 5-0, as the Chiefs are now powered by a highly efficient offense and a capable defense.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
  • No one is ignoring that on the other side, Saints quarterback Tyler Shough is capable of undressing the Giants’ secondary if New York’s pass rush doesn’t get home.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of capable
Adjective
  • Indeed, Rabe might just have the toughest job of all, and not because she is regularly called upon to joust (sometimes loudly) with performers as skilled and, to repeat, beloved as Louis-Dreyfus and Harris.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Using that information to inform computer models, the scientists found that mosasaurs were skilled ambush predators built for a quick sneak attack.
    — October 16, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of skilled
Adjective
  • But can a single supplier, no matter how competent and experienced, possibly be relied upon to deliver such a critical part of both forces’ future warfighting capacity?
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Others discussed overcoming the initial awkwardness of the work and finding satisfaction in helping doctors become more competent and compassionate.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of competent
Adjective
  • The answers depend on how services are operated and the commitments companies are prepared to make.
    — Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The grocer specializes in Mexican and Latino foods, including prepared meals, fresh meats from a butcher’s counter, aguas frescas and a variety of produce.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Eligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eligible. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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