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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
Who qualifies for the suburban Milwaukee County Lead Abatement Program?
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Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Selling after three years allows a 50% exclusion, and selling after four years qualifies for 75%.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Here's who qualifies for Indiana's EAP benefits and how to get them.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Here's who qualifies for EAP benefits and how to get them.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Sunday’s 27-24 victory over the Lions in Detroit qualifies as such.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Requirements differ between states, with some requiring a one-week waiting period before someone qualifies for payments.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Additionally, under the proposal, a household that qualifies to receive assistance could not pay more than 3% of its monthly income on water bills.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Who qualifies for the Rock Hall?
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Selling after three years allows a 50% exclusion, and selling after four years qualifies for 75%.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Here's who qualifies for Indiana's EAP benefits and how to get them.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Here's who qualifies for EAP benefits and how to get them.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Sunday’s 27-24 victory over the Lions in Detroit qualifies as such.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Requirements differ between states, with some requiring a one-week waiting period before someone qualifies for payments.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Additionally, under the proposal, a household that qualifies to receive assistance could not pay more than 3% of its monthly income on water bills.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Who qualifies for the Rock Hall?
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifies
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The State Department regularly updates and modifies travel advisories based on current events, geopolitical issues, and analysis of overall threat risks.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Arriving in the summer of 2026, the Mustang RTR arose from three years of work by Ford engineers and Gittin’s RTR Vehicles, which modifies vehicles’ performance and looks.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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As the federal government prepares to freeze Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments amid the shutdown, major companies, including Instacart and DoorDash, are stepping in to help ease the strain on low-income families.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The results come as Merck slashes $3 billion in costs by the end of 2027, and prepares to offset revenue losses from the upcoming patent expiration of Keytruda in 2028.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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The qualifying offer is a one-year, $22 million contract that entitles the issuing team to draft compensation if it gets rejected, while also forcing the new team that signs the player in question to give up a draft pick.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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For classical concerts, the purchase of an adult ticket entitles patrons to a complementary ticket for a guest under 18.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Instead of gathering experts who advocate for their functional perspective and then compromise, AI enables teams where each member can think holistically across functions.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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This enables the study of subtle performance nuances, particularly during takeoff and landing, which can significantly impact a design’s success.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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William and Kate met with Chief Fire & Rescue Officer, Aidan Jennings, and learned how the college equips trainees with the necessary skills.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Williams’ background in urban planning and ecology also equips her to help clients restore the landscapes around their buildings, turning projects into regenerative spaces rather than scars on the land.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The justices probed whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorizes the president to impose tariffs on nearly all imports or whether such measures intrude on Congress’s exclusive taxing authority.—
James Sample,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jeri said the measure, starting just after midnight and approved by the Council of Ministers, authorizes the deployment of the armed forces alongside the police to maintain public order.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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The arrangement empowers the co-investors to pick and choose their own individual deals, the great lure of directs in general.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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The Quantum Access Method empowers leaders to see themselves and others more fully with the gift of Soul Sight rather than eyesight.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Qualifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifies. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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