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as in to modify
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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2
as in to prepare
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 to entitle
to give a right to
this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price
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as in to enable
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 qualify
Leaning on his staff, Albin believes that Charlotte is in good hands and is looking to bring a winning culture to a program that hasn’t qualified for a bowl game since 2019.
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2025
In fact, this re-release doesn't qualify as a remaster like Star Wars: Dark Forces' latest iteration.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Furthermore, what determines the criteria for ‘Britishness,’ which organizations would qualify for funding, why would a fund be better placed to determine what audiences want to watch, which individuals would be expected to allocate funding, how would the funding be spent?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Buoyed by ending the club’s 70-year wait for a major trophy in the Carabao Cup final last month, they are refocused on finishing high enough to qualify for a second Champions League campaign in three seasons.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2025
In fact, this re-release doesn't qualify as a remaster like Star Wars: Dark Forces' latest iteration.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Furthermore, what determines the criteria for ‘Britishness,’ which organizations would qualify for funding, why would a fund be better placed to determine what audiences want to watch, which individuals would be expected to allocate funding, how would the funding be spent?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Buoyed by ending the club’s 70-year wait for a major trophy in the Carabao Cup final last month, they are refocused on finishing high enough to qualify for a second Champions League campaign in three seasons.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualify
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Limits: Programming subject to blackout restrictions All offers, programming, promotions, pricing, terms, restrictions & conditions subject to change & may be modified, discontinued, or terminated at any time without notice.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2025
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FedEx will be open on Good Friday, but some of its services might be modified, according to a 2025 holiday calendar sent to Newsweek.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Remembering how a few crucial opportunities to work on calligraphy and design at a young age prepared him for his career in film, fashion, and painting, Yi Ming hopes to open similar doors for other young artists.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In short, the US was preparing for a world with a rising demand for ever scarcer, more expensive fossil fuels, most of which would have to come from abroad.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
23 Apr. 2025
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This doesn’t sound like their mess to clean up, and just sounds a bit immature/entitled.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The center has encouraged the development of a database of information about benefits that employees are entitled to from previous retirement plans.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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Phishing attacks often attempt to get people to share personal information, like Social Security numbers, which enables criminals to access finances.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Archer Aviation Archer's efforts to secure what's called 'Type Certification' from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Midnight could enable the eVTOL company to operate out of major airports.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Apr. 2025
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The factory is equipped with intelligent systems that streamline production while maintaining standards.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced Saturday the aircraft was not equipped with any flight recorders, leaving many questions unanswered.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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These centers are authorized by Congressional mandate to uphold Title 4 of the Civil Rights Act, while DEI policies, however laudable, are not.—
Raymond Pierce,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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After it was removed, the Cybertruck burst into flames again at a nearby tow yard, a person with knowledge of the incident not authorized to discuss it publicly told The Times.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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In an online space dominated by advertisements and garish displays of wealth, content that encourages users not to buy anything new can be both empowering and, in Dean’s words, kind of radical.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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To empower [children] in that way is really important.—
Ellen Sturm Niz,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Qualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualify. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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