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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
Now that the special election has officially been called, a candidate can file paperwork to begin collecting signatures to qualify.
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Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
Instead of merely playing for bragging rights, rivalry games will impact who qualifies for the CFP or conference play-in games.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 11 July 2025
During the first Trump administration, the definition of qualifying employment was expanded to include religious organizations.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Who qualifies for a handicap placard or license plate in Missouri?
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
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Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
Instead of merely playing for bragging rights, rivalry games will impact who qualifies for the CFP or conference play-in games.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 11 July 2025
During the first Trump administration, the definition of qualifying employment was expanded to include religious organizations.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Who qualifies for a handicap placard or license plate in Missouri?
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualify
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Over time, the test was modified so that people could earn some income without losing all their benefits.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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In July 2022, Citizens’ Board of Governors approved allowing the company to modify its policies with a rider that gave Citizens or its policyholders the right to request arbitration by DOAH.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Consider personally submitting your tax payment to the IRS after your CPA has prepared them, review your tax returns every year.—
Anne-Lyse Ngatta,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Researchers have used different types of strawberries prepared in different ways to assess their blood pressure benefits.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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With respect to the recent data sharing between CMS and DHS, HHS acted entirely within its legal authority—and in full compliance with all applicable laws—to ensure that Medicaid benefits are reserved for individuals who are lawfully entitled to receive them.—
Mandy Taheri
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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In your situation, whether your broker is entitled to half of the deposit from the first buyer who defaulted will depend on the terms of your listing agreement.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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What would be surprising would be to see an editorial demanding that the Donald Trump administration stop enabling the Israeli genocide in Gaza that has been destroying life for Gaza’s 2.3 million Palestinians for the past 21 months.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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The Tizen team provides comprehensive technical and marketing support, enabling an agile go-to-market process.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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In other words, he was thrust into a challenging role that he was no longer equipped to handle.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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In this way, musicians are uniquely equipped for reinvention.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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Simply put, Global Payments, as a merchant acquirer, acts as a middleman between the merchant and card network to authorize and facilitate transactions.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
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But radio stations could go dark or cut programming after Congress voted to claw back federal funds given through Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private nonprofit authorized by Congress in 1967.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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An integrated approach will empower organizations to better protect themselves against the growing array of cyber threats.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Support initiatives like African Bush Camps Foundation’s Female Guides Program, which empowers women to become safari guides through mentorship and field training, helping shape a more inclusive future for the industry.—
Marni Granston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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“Qualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualify. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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