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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
New cardmembers who qualify for the Prime Visa earn a $200 gift card instantly upon approval.
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Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Italy failed to qualify automatically for this summer’s tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada after finishing second to Norway in their group, before being beaten in the play-offs by Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
To qualify, the race would have to appear as the first or second contest on a ballot.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
The news came as a surprise given how far along the movie was and reports that Amazon initially intended to give it a short, Oscar-qualifying theatrical run some time later this year.
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Charles Pulliam-Moore,
The Verge,
23 June 2026
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Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Italy failed to qualify automatically for this summer’s tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada after finishing second to Norway in their group, before being beaten in the play-offs by Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
To qualify, the race would have to appear as the first or second contest on a ballot.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
The news came as a surprise given how far along the movie was and reports that Amazon initially intended to give it a short, Oscar-qualifying theatrical run some time later this year.
—
Charles Pulliam-Moore,
The Verge,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualify
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Trump has pushed Republicans in the Senate to eliminate or modify the filibuster to get the bill through, though Majority Leader John Thune has maintained Republicans don't have the votes to do so.
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McCarthy's duties have been modified and he's been transferred and replaced by NYPD Assistant Chief Melissa Eger, an NYPD spokesperson told CBS News.
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While park conditions can often be dangerous, from high heat to landslides, the key to a safe national park visit is being well-informed and prepared.
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After Alicent’s misunderstanding — which leads to Aegon II claiming the throne — Rhaenyra prepares for war and gathers allies to fight for her rightful claim to the throne.
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Websites like AirHelp can assist you in learning what you’re entitled to based on your itinerary, and in claiming the compensation you’re owed.
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That they are entitled to not wear the uniforms, that they’re entitled to express their religious beliefs.
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In March, Zoox struck a partnership with Uber to make its robotaxis available through its ride-hailing app in Las Vegas, enabling it to reach a wider potential customer base.
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These online collaborations have enabled Schultz to think more deeply about how weaving is a technology.
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Each bag is equipped with features that make traveling easier, like comfort grip handles at the top and side, a self-locking retractable handle, back zippered pockets, and stability bars at the bottom to keep the bag from tilting while standing upright.
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Whether your 9-to-5 job involves a rare combination of manual record keeping and precarious wilderness travel, or your idea of outdoor recreation includes journaling your day while remaining at the ready for whatever nature hurls at you, the all-new Pen-metheus equips you for it all.
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The Bureau of Land Management recently authorized construction of access roads, groundwater monitoring wells, and overhead power infrastructure on public land within the project area.
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But that refurbishment, authorized by a National Park Service contract in April, is only the latest in a saga of repairs, cleaning and improvement efforts that dates back more than 50 years.
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Respite care may be an option that empowers everyone involved.
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Rubio’s separate negotiations are designed to empower the beleaguered Lebanese government and provide Israel with enough assurance to withdraw.
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“Qualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualify. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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