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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
The legal boundaries of who qualifies as a Parsi are relatively recent for a sect that’s millennia old.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Deutch, so great as Jean Seberg in Richard Linklater’s valentine to Godard, Nouvelle Vague, runs the gamut of emotions in this one, a performance that works on every level and a knockout that qualifies her a spot in the rom-com hall of fame alongside Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson and Ryan.
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Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
The result also qualifies the team to the upcoming Pan American Games in 2027.
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Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Rare is the bedroom that qualifies.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Whether Mexico qualifies or not could stymie the sport’s progress back home, especially after all the Mexico Football Federation has poured into its national team since missing World Cup qualification for 2023.
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Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Often, clinical research trials will cover these tests for free if individual qualifies for the studies.
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Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Missouri’s funding package Under the state law, the city would have to apply for funding with the Missouri Department of Economic Development and prove to the department that the stadium project qualifies for state incentives.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
So, who exactly qualifies for Social Security disability insurance?
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Deutch, so great as Jean Seberg in Richard Linklater’s valentine to Godard, Nouvelle Vague, runs the gamut of emotions in this one, a performance that works on every level and a knockout that qualifies her a spot in the rom-com hall of fame alongside Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson and Ryan.
—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
The result also qualifies the team to the upcoming Pan American Games in 2027.
—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Rare is the bedroom that qualifies.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Whether Mexico qualifies or not could stymie the sport’s progress back home, especially after all the Mexico Football Federation has poured into its national team since missing World Cup qualification for 2023.
—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Often, clinical research trials will cover these tests for free if individual qualifies for the studies.
—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Missouri’s funding package Under the state law, the city would have to apply for funding with the Missouri Department of Economic Development and prove to the department that the stadium project qualifies for state incentives.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
So, who exactly qualifies for Social Security disability insurance?
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifies
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The company’s claim is that MST modifies the mechanical stress state of the silicon surface in a way that discourages dislocation nucleation and propagation during the subsequent GaN growth steps.
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This bill modifies the sales-in-error regulations to create a new category for any current outstanding certificates to be automatically declared in error, meaning those sales will be reversed, tax buyers will be refunded and the process will restart under the new statute.
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This comes as the company reportedly slashes product prices and prepares for a potential IPO, amid accusations from Florida's AG regarding unsafe product releases.
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Michelle Yeung prepares matcha.
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The lesson of Taylor is not that holding a powerful office entitles someone to go unchallenged.
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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.
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During these tests, the mission will demonstrate entanglement swapping, the foundational mechanism that enables quantum links to extend beyond point-to-point connections.
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Producer Ruby Chen noted that the film’s grounding in the rhythms of daily life enables viewers to identify with either figure.
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Skills enable individuals to meet today's expectations, while capability equips them to thrive amid tomorrow's uncertainties.
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The Emergency Medical Responder Course equips participants with foundational emergency medical knowledge and critical basic life-saving skills needed to respond at emergency scenes until advanced medical personnel arrive, the release said.
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The Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention and Treatment Act of 2018, authorizes Department of Health and Human Services funding for research, education, screening, and treatment.
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The resolution authorizes the city to enter into the agreement under Connecticut General Statutes.
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Now back in senior high, Elizabeth is pursuing her dreams, demonstrating how ISS empowers vulnerable children to avoid dropping out and escape child labor.
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Through its regional hubs across EMEA, North America, Latin America, Sub-India and APAC, the initiative empowers local ecosystems to close the loop in denim.
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