as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
the candidate has demonstrated that he is amply qualified for the position
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as in modified
to limit the meaning of (as a noun)
qualifying the noun "adventure" in the title of your story with a descriptive adjective would make it more attention-grabbing
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as in equipped
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
raising five children has qualified her to be an advice columnist on parenting
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as in authorized
to give a right to
this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price
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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
passing the state bar exam will qualify you to practice law
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Recent Examples of qualified
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
The contest will be included on the ballot, and voters will be able to select Hamilton or a qualified write-in candidate.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The Huskies qualified 10 boys to state.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The project expands on F*ck That Guy, an Oscar-qualified proof-of-concept short from Organschi, exec produced by Spike Lee, David Frankel, and Riva Marker.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
The contest will be included on the ballot, and voters will be able to select Hamilton or a qualified write-in candidate.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Raiola handled the heavy lifting as the Huskers qualified for bowl games in back-to-back seasons after a seven-year postseason drought.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The Huskies qualified 10 boys to state.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualified
Adjective
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There’s excellent boutique shopping, a diverse range of cuisines to sample, and lodging options suitable for any size or type of travel group.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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This watch is suitable for light swimming.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Although the data remains locally stored on each device, all participants in the network can validate the records, which ensures that the information cannot be secretly modified or erased.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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This structural diversity suggests that evolution has modified the organ under different ecological conditions.—
Lilia Goncharova,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth quickly made an impression on her husband’s friends; one of them, Angelina Grimké, wrote a letter remarking that Henry did not seem equipped to handle his intelligent young wife.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The drone intelligence system addresses this challenge by using autonomous aerial systems equipped with multiple sensors—such as imaging, detection, and environmental monitoring tools—to identify suspicious activities, structural issues, or security breaches.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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An Israeli intelligence official and a reservist with knowledge of the assessment spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter with the media.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The bill would also prevent prediction markets from operating in a state unless they’re authorized under a state wagering program approved by the attorney general.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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My main issue is the hubris of it all — and the people who enabled it.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ironically, the very effort to secure one’s position can destabilize the society that enabled success in the first place.—
Michael Sonnenfeldt,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Such lack of vision — or ample self-delusion — propelled Americans to disaster in Iraq, even with some competent advisers in the White House.—
Trudy Rubin,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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Langford will return to Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center for 60 days or until he is found competent to stand trial.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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The drone attack killed nine people, including three children, and injured at least eight others as the leader of the Simon Pele gang prepared to distribute gifts to children in the area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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While the properly prepared, boiled three times, tender spring leaves of this plant are the main ingredient in poke sallet, a fixture of Southern cuisine, the plant is truly toxic.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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If an airline cancels a flight or a connection becomes impossible, passengers are typically entitled to rebook or request refunds, depending on the airline’s policies.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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State statute provides that tax collectors are entitled to a commission on all real and tangible personal property taxes collected and remitted.—
Abbey Ajayi,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Qualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualified. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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