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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
What tax debt qualifies for professional help?
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Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Although he was born in London, Walker-Smith qualifies to play for Wales and first played for them at under-16s level.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
More than 200 billionaires in Californians would be affected if the proposal qualifies for the ballot and is approved.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
That window does not start until the SNAP recipient is up for redetermination, an annual check-in with state officials to ensure that the beneficiary still qualifies for the monthly food benefit.
—Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
If the post qualifies, the app walks you through activating Search Party step by step.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Who qualifies for the $1,000 contribution?
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Here are some key things to know about the tax break, including who qualifies and how to calculate your credit.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
As the conviction qualifies as a strike under California law, and Reyes will be required to serve at least 85 percent of his sentence in the state prison system, prosecutors said.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Although he was born in London, Walker-Smith qualifies to play for Wales and first played for them at under-16s level.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
More than 200 billionaires in Californians would be affected if the proposal qualifies for the ballot and is approved.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
That window does not start until the SNAP recipient is up for redetermination, an annual check-in with state officials to ensure that the beneficiary still qualifies for the monthly food benefit.
—Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
If the post qualifies, the app walks you through activating Search Party step by step.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Who qualifies for the $1,000 contribution?
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Here are some key things to know about the tax break, including who qualifies and how to calculate your credit.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
As the conviction qualifies as a strike under California law, and Reyes will be required to serve at least 85 percent of his sentence in the state prison system, prosecutors said.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifies
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Henrique’s contract expires after this season, Mangiapane’s deal modifies on June 16, and the Nurse deal sees the no-movement clause ease in the summer of 2027.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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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 ban will remain in place while the government prepares to appeal, said Haroon Siddique in The Guardian.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
21 Feb. 2026
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This cleanup not only enhances your lawn's appearance but also prepares it for healthy, robust growth as warmer days approach.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 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 use of non-flammable inorganic electrolytes enhances safety and enables faster charging, making these materials especially attractive for next-generation batteries, reported Tech Explore.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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This exam enables the doctor to detect early signs of these diseases and prescribe appropriate treatments at their earliest stages.—
Mark Ryan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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My experience as a prosecutor and judge handling family cases, plus my role as Senate Finance Chair overseeing budgets, equips me to run the program effectively, maximizing collections for Texas children.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Understanding your triggers better equips you for future anxious moments.—
Stefanie Groner,
Glamour,
4 Feb. 2026
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One section authorizes tariffs up to 15% for 150 days if a country has a large trade surplus, among other reasons.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Authored by Assemblymember Lori Wilson, the bill simply authorizes continued research.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
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Ray’s framework empowers advisors to stop avoiding the conversation and take small, strategic steps toward a more confident and meaningful exit.—
Matt Emma,
jsonline.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the resulting product empowers everyone to accomplish feats that were unimaginable just a few years ago.—
Neil Chilson,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Qualifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifies. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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