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as in modifying
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 preparing
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 entitling
to give a right to
this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price
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as in enabling
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 qualifying
Separately, a new 20% refundable investment tax credit for qualifying farm equipment and machinery was signed into law last year.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
After the Unrivaled finale, Plum and Stewart will transition back to 5-on-5 play with a USA Basketball training camp ahead of the FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico next week.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Select one qualifying airline to receive up to $200 back per year on baggage fees and other incidentals.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
No qualifying trials for non-aspirin NSAIDs were found, so the reviewers said their conclusions apply only to aspirin.
—Karl Hille, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2026
Iran would risk being excluded by FIFA from qualifying for the next World Cup in 2030 as well.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
An Offer in Compromise, for example, allows qualifying taxpayers to settle their debt for less than the full amount owed.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Starting 52 of 53 appearances for Gabon, Bouanga has 17 goals, including a hat trick during World Cup qualifying last year.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
The city must meet a $750,000 deductible before qualifying for reimbursement of expenses related to the damage.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
After the Unrivaled finale, Plum and Stewart will transition back to 5-on-5 play with a USA Basketball training camp ahead of the FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico next week.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Select one qualifying airline to receive up to $200 back per year on baggage fees and other incidentals.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
No qualifying trials for non-aspirin NSAIDs were found, so the reviewers said their conclusions apply only to aspirin.
—Karl Hille, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2026
Iran would risk being excluded by FIFA from qualifying for the next World Cup in 2030 as well.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
An Offer in Compromise, for example, allows qualifying taxpayers to settle their debt for less than the full amount owed.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Starting 52 of 53 appearances for Gabon, Bouanga has 17 goals, including a hat trick during World Cup qualifying last year.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
The city must meet a $750,000 deductible before qualifying for reimbursement of expenses related to the damage.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifying
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Previous studies have looked at how modifying road markings, like covering up a stop sign or messing with lane lines, can sometimes fool self-driving systems into veering off-course or making unwanted or dangerous maneuvers.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
26 Feb. 2026
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These combine to diminish fine lines and spur collagen production, simultaneously depuffing and modifying the condition.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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Nvidia's powerful graphics processing units (GPUs) are best known for their capabilities in training, the process of preparing AI models to handle real-world tasks.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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European organizations are now focused on accelerating returns on AI investments while preparing for EU AI Act compliance.—
Dave McCann,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The superintendent, general counsel and chief auditor qualify for the supplements due to provisions in their contracts entitling them to the same increases as other administrative staff, officials said.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
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The complaint alleges Johnson failed to disclose restricted stock units entitling him to 330,000 shares in his January 2024 bankruptcy petition.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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By enabling machines to create and verify their own records at the point of operation, the technology offers a new method for ensuring the reliability and accountability of autonomous systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Historically, the mismatch was addressed through education, which improved with each generation, enabling workers to work with new innovation.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Autocratic states that are equipping their militaries are taking notes.—
Justin Salhani,
The Dial,
5 Mar. 2026
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Senior shopping editor Nashia Baker suggests that equipping your bathroom with a set of Quince’s cotton towels is the key to recreating the look and feel of a high-end hotel stay.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
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The board approved a resolution authorizing the contract as part of the consent agenda during a meeting on Tuesday.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Newsom tried to ease the transition, and in doing so was criticized by environmentalists, for signing legislation authorizing some 2,000 new well permits in Kern County through 2036.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Talking about death can be educational, empowering and inspiring.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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April 20 – May 20 The stars are empowering teamwork and trust.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Scaling up such a tool would have its challenges, including training thousands of health care workers.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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Quarterback Wyatt Brown, instead of heading off to West Virginia, has been training in the 400 to gain speed for his college season this fall.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Qualifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifying. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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