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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
More information about who qualifies and the process is available on the Election Administration site.
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Eleanor Dearman
updated January 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
What qualifies as a significant change or delay?
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
The law itself does not elaborate on what qualifies as an insurrection, but legal scholars generally understand the term as referring to a violent uprising of some kind.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 15 Jan. 2026
When the plan was heard in December, DPR trustee Angeles Leira had questions about whether the carport qualifies as such and therefore doesn’t contribute to the project’s floor area ratio (the size of a development in relation to its lot).
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Within my lifetime, the question of what constitutes Native identity and qualifies one for enrollment has only grown more fraught.
—David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
One option legislators have considered is narrowing the scope of who qualifies as news media, but defining news media is a tall order given the increase in nontraditional media outlets and freelance reporters, FOIA experts say.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
The question of what qualifies as a comedy versus a drama is a long-running debate in Hollywood awards season.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Here’s what to know about who qualifies, how much Wi-Fi typically costs and how American’s policy compares with other major airlines.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Eleanor Dearman
updated January 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
What qualifies as a significant change or delay?
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
The law itself does not elaborate on what qualifies as an insurrection, but legal scholars generally understand the term as referring to a violent uprising of some kind.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 15 Jan. 2026
When the plan was heard in December, DPR trustee Angeles Leira had questions about whether the carport qualifies as such and therefore doesn’t contribute to the project’s floor area ratio (the size of a development in relation to its lot).
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Within my lifetime, the question of what constitutes Native identity and qualifies one for enrollment has only grown more fraught.
—David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
One option legislators have considered is narrowing the scope of who qualifies as news media, but defining news media is a tall order given the increase in nontraditional media outlets and freelance reporters, FOIA experts say.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
The question of what qualifies as a comedy versus a drama is a long-running debate in Hollywood awards season.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Here’s what to know about who qualifies, how much Wi-Fi typically costs and how American’s policy compares with other major airlines.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifies
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Under the Healthy Indiana Plan, the bill modifies work and exemption requirements and requires the conditions to be met in the three preceding months before an individual applies.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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The second option retains the existing median, modifies on-street parking and expands sidewalk width on both sides.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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As the Writers Guild of America West prepares to negotiate a new contract with major studios, its staff union has authorized a strike of its own.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Spending just a few minutes to relieve tension and restore alignment prepares your body for upright, weight-bearing movement and full motion to tackle daily demands.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fink’s deal entitles him to an undisclosed percentage of carry incentive distributions from a composite bucket of 10 of BlackRock’s flagship private market funds that raised capital in 2024.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a hefty $12,446 per month maintenance fee, which entitles the new owner to a 24-hour doorman, a concierge, storage space, and a coveted key to the private Gramercy Park.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2026
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The company’s focus on efficient and autonomous ship manufacturing and mature supply chain enables high volume, low cost delivery of commercial and defense maritime vehicles, in surface and sub-surface environments (currently 95% of commercial ship-building occurs in Asia).—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Higher connectivity enables richer dynamics and more realistic models.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Mentorship doesn’t just aim to solve today’s challenges but equips mentees for the future.—
Maggie Dante,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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The watch is powered by the Lady Solotempo Automatic BVS100, which also equips the Serpenti Tubogas and Serpenti Seduttori.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
19 Jan. 2026
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The action also authorizes the use of disaster emergency funds and allows the OEM to mobilize state resources, make contracts and awards using emergency procurement procedures and encumber and expend funds as determined by the director of the OEM.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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However, the Associated Press obtained an internal ICE memo that authorizes agents to use force to enter a residence on the basis of administrative warrants.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated January 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Careers Help build a platform that elevates big ideas and empowers people to think more clearly about the world.—
Daphne Koller,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Dubbed Gantri Made, the firm empowers design-forward brands to create new products with minimal risk and cost, all sustainably made inside Gantri’s factory in San Leandro on California’s East Bay.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Qualifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifies. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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