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
Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The current incentive is a credit of 35% of all qualified Illinois spending, including post-production and Illinois resident salaries up to $500k per worker; and 30% on limited non-resident salaries up to $500,000 per worker.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Over the month the labor force grew by 17,000, the same as the number of people qualified as unemployed.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
After Biles qualified for her third Olympic Games, Owens congratulated his wife with a kiss while holding a cutout of her face.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The current incentive is a credit of 35% of all qualified Illinois spending, including post-production and Illinois resident salaries up to $500k per worker; and 30% on limited non-resident salaries up to $500,000 per worker.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Williams hadn’t qualified but jumped in as a bandit – a practice that is prohibited now but happened more regularly back then (although it was frowned upon).
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Over the month the labor force grew by 17,000, the same as the number of people qualified as unemployed.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualified
Adjective
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On the other half, Lind had put down gravel and installed empty shipping containers and trailers suitable for potential tenants.—
Tessa Stuart,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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This two-in-one offering gives you two family-friendly, side-scrolling games that are suitable for one to four players.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In 2023, these agreements were modified to say that fans would be able to travel at cost.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Even without the latest new-fangled gadgets, anglers are more technologically equipped than ever with things like GPS, electronic contour maps of lakes auto-steering trolling motors.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both come well equipped for a deep dive into the life and thought of the tech entrepreneur.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The potential deal has been shared with various creditor groups, according to the people, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the talks.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to a law enforcement source who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly, Cardenas was believed to have been inducted into the Mexican Mafia around 2022.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Juan Carlos Thola Duran, 59, admitted Monday to leading a scheme that enabled organized theft crews with a majority traveling from South America to help carry out burglaries, retail thefts and fraud in Southern California and across multiple states, according to federal prosecutors.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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What social structures enabled Musk and his peers to acquire so much power, such that their messianic techno-reactionary futurism is a real threat rather than just fodder for b-rate science fiction?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Twenty years ago, a competent driver had to know how to use a manual transmission.—
David Szondy
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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Under Cook, the company has become less surprising but massively financially successful; some of Apple’s newer products have flopped or underperformed, but far more have become and stayed excellent thanks to years of competent iteration.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cambridge Books Chefs prepared fajita bowls for the families on Monday night.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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During warmer months, be prepared for heat and humidity with sunscreen, hats and a reusable water bottle.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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As part of her agreement to plead guilty, prosecutors will dismiss four felony counts of perjury, procurement or false or forged document to be filed, and two counts of not being entitled to vote in an election.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Warsh would be entitled to up to 30 hours of post-cloture debate.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Qualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualified. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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