eligible

adjective

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as in qualified

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Recent Examples of eligible Like many microschools, Nova Roots was eligible to receive money through the state's Educational Freedom Account program, the school choice program created by the LEARNS Act. — Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2026 Even a state like Florida, that let its production incentive lapse in 2016 and saw the number of productions decrease significantly, could benefit because a Florida production would at least be eligible for the federal incentive. — Sam Roseme, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026 The policy is intended to help USPS track mail-in ballots more closely and to ensure ballots are sent only to eligible voters. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026 So broadcasters, owners, executives, commissioners and others are eligible. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 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
  • The answer to our nation’s physician shortage crisis is to fully open the doors to residency for all qualified candidates, not to close the door on those who choose the osteopathic pathway.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Condoleezza Rice Former Secretary of State Rice is simultaneously too qualified for this role and also a little out of left field.
    — Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of qualified
Adjective
  • Both players were able to end points quickly, and Sabalenka also showed off some impressive speed in tracking down drop shots.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The back end should be able to move the puck better and avoid long stretches in their own end, and assuming relative health, other players like Braden Schneider will no longer have to play too high in the lineup.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of able
Adjective
  • The two components will work together as an all-up-round, or AUR, test bed capable of supporting hypersonic flight testing.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Remember that your shotgun cannot be capable of holding more than two cartridges in the magazine, and three total.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of capable
Adjective
  • Broad, Mumtaz and plenty of others freshen up the rotation, something Sky Sports are quite skilled at doing having eased out older school figures like Ian Botham, David Gower and David Lloyd in recent years.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • America’s industrial sector is facing severe operational hurdles, driven by irregular supply chains and a shortage of skilled workers.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of skilled
Adjective
  • In December 2023, a psychologist found that Walters was competent.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In a May report, the hospital said Faust was competent to stand trial.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of competent
Adjective
  • Perhaps more importantly, though, the Broncos appear prepared to withstand a potential absence from Dobbins thanks to the addition of rookie Jonah Coleman, who drew rave reviews from the coaching staff for his performance in camp.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • After a game that saw BSU’s staff have the team focused, prepared and excited, while Oregon seemed to have its players sleepwalking at times?
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026
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