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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
His already held the confederation’s qualifying scoring record, with his Thursday brace taking his overall tally to 34.
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Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Tied in second place in Group B of CAF qualifying with 2021 Africa Cup of Nations champion Senegal, Sudan remains unbeaten after six games and lies just one point away from the top of the group – and automatic qualification to next year’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
—Rory Fleming, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Some experts have suggested that, in this case, the qualifying high-risk conditions default to the CDC's existing list of high-risk conditions, which includes pregnancy.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Lawmakers did expand Texas’ medical marijuana program during the regular session, increasing the number of qualifying medical conditions, among other changes.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
The program offers rebates between 25 and 45 percent of in-country spending for qualifying film and TV productions.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Those 12 years and older with at least one qualifying underlying health condition can get the Novavax vaccine.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Children with qualifying disabilities are also eligible, according to the SSA’s website.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
These boosts could be great choices to activate the $200 bonus offer, as the outcome of the qualifying $5 bet does not matter.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Tied in second place in Group B of CAF qualifying with 2021 Africa Cup of Nations champion Senegal, Sudan remains unbeaten after six games and lies just one point away from the top of the group – and automatic qualification to next year’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
—Rory Fleming, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Some experts have suggested that, in this case, the qualifying high-risk conditions default to the CDC's existing list of high-risk conditions, which includes pregnancy.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Lawmakers did expand Texas’ medical marijuana program during the regular session, increasing the number of qualifying medical conditions, among other changes.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
The program offers rebates between 25 and 45 percent of in-country spending for qualifying film and TV productions.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Those 12 years and older with at least one qualifying underlying health condition can get the Novavax vaccine.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Children with qualifying disabilities are also eligible, according to the SSA’s website.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
These boosts could be great choices to activate the $200 bonus offer, as the outcome of the qualifying $5 bet does not matter.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifying
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Housing experts suggest that modifying zoning laws to permit smaller lot sizes is the most effective approach to developing smaller, affordable homes.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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At the highest level, a good story has to reflect its audience while modifying that reflection.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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In the email exchange with University of Texas faculty who were preparing a grant application for a federal methane-reduction program, Pruett blamed the increases on inadequate infrastructure to capture the gas.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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Its rivals, meanwhile, are circling its customers, and one is preparing for the possibility the budget travel icon shuts down altogether.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the Nevo A06’s roof houses a lidar system, complemented by three millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and 11 cameras, enabling level 2 advanced driving assistance features.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, these responses did not follow, enabling the Taliban to continue and do so with impunity.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Educators can offer seminars on digital literacy for parents and children, equipping families with tools to navigate online spaces more safely.—
Alvin Thomas,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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By equipping households and small firms to withstand shocks, these systems preserve local demand, stabilize supply chains, and keep future markets intact.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In May, the West Memphis City Council unanimously approved two ordinances authorizing a $10 billion payment-in-lieu of taxes agreement between the city and an unnamed company.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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The judge wound up authorizing his release from custody, so Epstein was alone in his cell from then until his death.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The vision is that AI will orchestrate data from multiple systems, empowering employees to make faster, better decisions—while people focus on what matters most.—
Judith Magyar,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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For now, add the former Patriot to the voices empowering a winning season in Foxboro.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Make Training Hands-On And Relatable One way to turn employees into strong cybersecurity partners is by making training hands-on and relatable.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit says the Killen Police Department didn’t stop Webster’s behavior and accuses the police chief and the town, by extension, of condoning his actions and not properly training him.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Qualifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifying. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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