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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 law provides no criteria for how a homeowner qualifies — a gap that leaves applicants in legal and bureaucratic limbo.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
In practice, however, the law provides no criteria for how a homeowner qualifies for that relief.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Only about 13% of Davis’ commercial inventory qualifies as Class A office space, the highest quality designation.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Why wait to see if the proposed 5% tax on billionaires’ net worth qualifies for the ballot and is approved by voters later this year?
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
In years when funding is available, recipients are chosen by a random selection process to give an equal chance to everyone who qualifies.
—Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
That certainly qualifies as a big story, and yes, it got lost in the bustle.
—Dave Lieber
mar. 5, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
The program, Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE), originally was built to check whether someone qualifies for benefits programs such as food assistance or Medicaid.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 26 Feb. 2026
There is no specific rule about who qualifies for the honor, a decision controlled by concurrence from both the House and Senate.
—Matt Brown, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
In practice, however, the law provides no criteria for how a homeowner qualifies for that relief.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Only about 13% of Davis’ commercial inventory qualifies as Class A office space, the highest quality designation.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Why wait to see if the proposed 5% tax on billionaires’ net worth qualifies for the ballot and is approved by voters later this year?
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
In years when funding is available, recipients are chosen by a random selection process to give an equal chance to everyone who qualifies.
—Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
That certainly qualifies as a big story, and yes, it got lost in the bustle.
—Dave Lieber
mar. 5, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
The program, Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE), originally was built to check whether someone qualifies for benefits programs such as food assistance or Medicaid.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 26 Feb. 2026
There is no specific rule about who qualifies for the honor, a decision controlled by concurrence from both the House and Senate.
—Matt Brown, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifies
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Imagine someone takes a real photo of a tense political event and modifies only a small portion of it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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But as our perceptions of Clark shift with various revelations, Bateman masterfully modifies his bearing from blandly sinister to sweetly sincere and back again.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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The first step prepares the surface so the natural cleaners can work better.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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Friday, March 20 The medical transcriber types and prepares medical reports for doctors at Atascadero State Hospital.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 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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In 2023, after a push by Newsom, the state launched a program known as CARE Court that enables judges to mandate mental health treatment plans if people don’t voluntarily agree.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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To support this transition, the Navy has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a contract to sustain and modernize the submarine fire control system that enables the operation of the Trident II missile.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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This act requires all public colleges and universities in California to improve financial aid accessibility for student parents and equips colleges to better identify and support them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Choates is also the founder of Parenting With a Purpose, which equips parents with resources and support to raise resilient and compassionate children.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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On national security grounds, the regulation authorizes the censor to prohibit reporting or broadcasting any material that could reveal sensitive information or pose a threat to the country’s security interests.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The process fell under California Education Code Section 76001 and San Bernardino Community College District Board Policy 5011, which authorizes qualified K-12 students to enroll in college coursework.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This approach empowers operators to move beyond reactive purchasing and build enduring supply chain resilience, even amid ongoing global disruption.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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What’s clear is this law empowers the president to deploy tariffs for up to 150 days.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Qualifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifies. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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