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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
The 2026 systematic review didn’t identify qualifying human trials supporting the anti-aging pitch that celebrity marketing leans on.
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Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
None of the qualifying human trials tested IV or intramuscular NAD+ itself for anti-aging outcomes.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
The Provincetown International Film Festival is an Academy Award-qualifying festival.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
That said, qualifying for a home equity loan still depends on several financial factors beyond simply receiving benefits.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Still, the atmosphere was uncomfortable enough that Habermas left the institute a year later, to write his Habilitation, or second dissertation, a requirement for qualifying as a professor in German universities.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
This year, some of the extra festivities include the chance to win free groceries for a year (customers who spend $15 or more on a qualifying online grocery order on Amazon are entered automatically), with $1 million in total prizes across 100 winners.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 15 June 2026
There was still another play-off (against Trinidad & Tobago of Concacaf, who ended up qualifying for the finals in Germany) after the Bahrain game but this was, until today, probably the best team Uzbekistan has ever had.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Burns began the night with a Stuff+ rating of 112 this season, eighth best among qualifying starting pitchers.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
None of the qualifying human trials tested IV or intramuscular NAD+ itself for anti-aging outcomes.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
The Provincetown International Film Festival is an Academy Award-qualifying festival.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
That said, qualifying for a home equity loan still depends on several financial factors beyond simply receiving benefits.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Still, the atmosphere was uncomfortable enough that Habermas left the institute a year later, to write his Habilitation, or second dissertation, a requirement for qualifying as a professor in German universities.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
This year, some of the extra festivities include the chance to win free groceries for a year (customers who spend $15 or more on a qualifying online grocery order on Amazon are entered automatically), with $1 million in total prizes across 100 winners.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 15 June 2026
There was still another play-off (against Trinidad & Tobago of Concacaf, who ended up qualifying for the finals in Germany) after the Bahrain game but this was, until today, probably the best team Uzbekistan has ever had.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Burns began the night with a Stuff+ rating of 112 this season, eighth best among qualifying starting pitchers.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifying
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Archaeologists have previously noted evidence of postmortem manipulation of human remains, such as mummification, and of modifying human bones into tools or decorative artifacts.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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And of course, that’s going to set up a constitutional crisis when the increasingly conservative Supreme Court during Reconstruction and after will start first modifying and then all but destroying the Fourteenth Amendment.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias also is widely considered to be preparing a run for mayor.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Public health officials have been preparing for months, said Philadelphia’s Raval-Nelson, including with mock emergency drills and communications with counterparts around the country.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The ruling gave hijras official status as a minority community, entitling them to various forms of government assistance.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 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 company also sells a backlit keyboard for a Surface Pro-like setup, enabling laptop-style use.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
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But the Gulf, through sovereign capital, is enabling infrastructure expansion in both the East and the West.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Angstman sees his job as critical to equipping students with critical thinking about future policy and climate issues.—
Andrea Steffes-Tuttle,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
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Read Alliance directly contributes by equipping high schoolers with foundational teaching skills and professional development, creating a pipeline of future teachers from within their own communities, and addressing critical staffing needs.—
Read Alliance,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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For example, last year’s document authorizing Juul’s menthol e-cigarettes was more than 90 pages and included detailed scientific data from research involving 50,000 people.—
Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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The Lee’s Summit City Council passed an ordinance this week authorizing LSPD to lend an unspecified number of officers to KCPD on a case-by-case basis through the end of July.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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The directing duo hoped to examine the good intentions Banks and producers had, of turning the fashion industry on its head, empowering women and championing diversity, and the way those intentions evolved as the show moved through cycles.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Agutu is a vocal advocate for empowering Black creators and was invited to The White House by Jill Biden and Antony Blinken for its International Women of Courage event.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Verily is contributing to the information the operations center is tracking to stay on top of infectious disease trends, by looking for about 30 infectious diseases in wastewater, including in cities where World Cup teams are training.—
Alice Park,
Time,
12 June 2026
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There are numerous other startups exploring AI’s applications in the physical world, from training world models to drive policies for robotics, to overhauling manufacturing with more robust and capable automation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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“Qualifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifying. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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