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as in modifies
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 prepares
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 entitles
to give a right to
this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price
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as in enables
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 qualifies
With proper patient consent, AI tools can assist in reviewing medical information during early screening, identifying key indicators that confirm whether a case qualifies.
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Arnold Sotelo, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The statute, which was enacted in 2023, allows the state to apply harsher penalties if a crime qualifies as a hate crime offense.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
The Justice Department has yet to release detailed standards governing who qualifies for compensation or how claims will be evaluated.
—Nik Popli, Time, 19 May 2026
The show intends to follow the candidate up to the June 2 primary, then on to the November election if Pratt qualifies for one of the top two spots in a mayoral runoff, which seems likely at this point.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Who actually qualifies for these grants, though?
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Less than one-third of grandparent caregivers whose income qualifies for housing assistance actually receive it, according to Generations United.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Advocates say the changes have affected not only who qualifies for assistance but also whether recipients can navigate the administrative process required to keep benefits.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
But … there’s a quaintness to the idea that Fowler, once criticized for being really famous and doing lots of commercials while not winning majors, now qualifies as an off-the-radar contender.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Arnold Sotelo, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The statute, which was enacted in 2023, allows the state to apply harsher penalties if a crime qualifies as a hate crime offense.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
The Justice Department has yet to release detailed standards governing who qualifies for compensation or how claims will be evaluated.
—Nik Popli, Time, 19 May 2026
The show intends to follow the candidate up to the June 2 primary, then on to the November election if Pratt qualifies for one of the top two spots in a mayoral runoff, which seems likely at this point.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Who actually qualifies for these grants, though?
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Less than one-third of grandparent caregivers whose income qualifies for housing assistance actually receive it, according to Generations United.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Advocates say the changes have affected not only who qualifies for assistance but also whether recipients can navigate the administrative process required to keep benefits.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
But … there’s a quaintness to the idea that Fowler, once criticized for being really famous and doing lots of commercials while not winning majors, now qualifies as an off-the-radar contender.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifies
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Only when one part modifies the data does the system create a new copy for that writer.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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The program is a partnership between HomeAid Sacramento and El Dorado County to build 12 Title 25 rural dwelling homes — which modifies coding requirements — each with two bedrooms and one bathroom.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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As Kansas City prepares to host massive crowds for the FIFA World Cup and accompanying events, law enforcement officials say security plans have been shaped in part by lessons learned from the 2024 Chiefs Super Bowl rally shooting.—
Ben Wheeler
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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His ruling comes as another federal judge prepares to issue a decision in a similar set of lawsuits based in Boston, expected as early as June.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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At the time, according to the New York Times, Sotheby’s was selling the work without a guarantee, an agreement that entitles the seller to a sum whether or not the work finds a buyer.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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In its recent decision, the court has sided with a Colorado Christian therapist who argued that her right to free speech entitles her to counsel adolescents toward heterosexuality.—
Donna Lamb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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LiPfe offers a new experimental model that enables scientists to work with a structured piece of animal tissue that maintains its own immune activity, cell cycling, and nutrient intake, without ethical concerns that come with experimenting on live animals.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Domestic capabilities are the foundation American ingenuity was a genesis for AI, from the invention of the transistor to the development of the transformer, which enables large language models.—
Olivia White,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Our enterprise-wide AI education and literacy program equips team members with the skills to apply AI responsibly and effectively, ensuring technology adoption drives real operational change.—
Marcus Balzereit,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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This insight, combined with empathy and analytical thinking, equips me to craft policies that create opportunities, guide better decisions and close loopholes for abuse.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Introduced by Assemblyman Isaac Bryan, D-Culver City, the bill authorizes exemptions from state sales tax limits in Contra Costa and Los Angeles Counties—just as voters in both counties are contemplating increases to their local sales taxes.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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The Consumer Legal Remedies Act (Civil Code § 1770) independently bars misrepresentation of the standard, quality, or characteristics of goods and services, and authorizes both injunctive relief and actual damages.—
Corey Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The directive also empowers a team within the sheriff’s department to screen complaints from inmates and others to determine whether the complaints should be investigated by the Public Integrity Division.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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The real leadership challenge is building the data transparency that empowers consumers to make a win-win choice.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Qualifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifies. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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