as in disqualified
not allowed to do or be something
Previously ineligible patients may now be able to participate in the study. She was ineligible for the contest.
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Recent Examples of ineligible
Rose received a lifetime ban from MLB in 1989, but after his removal from the permanently ineligible list, will be eligible to be voted on for the first time.
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
In addition to that, another 1.2 million people are enrolled in Medicaid despite being ineligible, and 4.8 million able-bodied adults without dependents are receiving full benefits with no requirement to work, volunteer, or pursue education or job training.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Losing its accreditation would mean that Columbia would be ineligible to offer federal financial aid to students attending the university.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 4 June 2025
Voters ineligible to receive city trash services will still pay for private trash haulers.
—Clifford Weiler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
In addition to that, another 1.2 million people are enrolled in Medicaid despite being ineligible, and 4.8 million able-bodied adults without dependents are receiving full benefits with no requirement to work, volunteer, or pursue education or job training.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Losing its accreditation would mean that Columbia would be ineligible to offer federal financial aid to students attending the university.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 4 June 2025
Voters ineligible to receive city trash services will still pay for private trash haulers.
—Clifford Weiler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ineligible
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Brushing up on English has taken on new urgency for future and current truck drivers after President Donald Trump issued an executive order saying truckers who don’t read and speak the language proficiently would be considered unfit for service.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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These board members have betrayed the public trust and shown themselves to be unfit to govern the district.—
Jay Steiger,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Here, Rodel shares how to make the unfitted kitchen trend your own, one statement-worthy piece at a time.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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Mix Materials The beauty in the unfitted kitchen aesthetic is found in its collected look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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“Ineligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ineligible. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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