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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
So take a look at your timeline before applying, as this could go a long way toward qualifying … or having to pivot to an alternative like debt management or credit counseling, instead.
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The value of the credit depends on your income, filing status, and number of qualifying children.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
For many, qualifying will represent the fruition of a lifelong, viciously competitive goal.
—NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
The odds of him qualifying his initiative are long, and that’s a good thing.
—Max Taves, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
Twenty months later, Hayes still hasn’t reached the bottom of that pool, making this month’s training camp in Carson an important one with World Cup qualifying looming in the fall.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
The tax credit program allows qualifying counties to vote on capping annual property tax increases.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2026
The moving expense deduction is now exclusively for qualifying active-duty members of the Armed Forces and members of the intelligence community.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
States draw down the federal funding that eventually reaches child care providers who serve families qualifying for financial assistance.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The value of the credit depends on your income, filing status, and number of qualifying children.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
For many, qualifying will represent the fruition of a lifelong, viciously competitive goal.
—NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
The odds of him qualifying his initiative are long, and that’s a good thing.
—Max Taves, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
Twenty months later, Hayes still hasn’t reached the bottom of that pool, making this month’s training camp in Carson an important one with World Cup qualifying looming in the fall.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
The tax credit program allows qualifying counties to vote on capping annual property tax increases.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2026
The moving expense deduction is now exclusively for qualifying active-duty members of the Armed Forces and members of the intelligence community.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
States draw down the federal funding that eventually reaches child care providers who serve families qualifying for financial assistance.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifying
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And, with recent tax legislation reshaping the federal landscape and annual inflation adjustments modifying key thresholds, those who are already carrying unpaid tax debt may be wondering whether the IRS Fresh Start program has changed in meaningful ways for 2026.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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In proteins, one substitution may alter conformation or stability, thereby modifying the impact of a second variant.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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With another icy day expected on Tuesday, many medical professionals are preparing to spend another night here at the hospital.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Later clarification confirmed that the submarine is still preparing for submerged operations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 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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The system comes preloaded with a vision–language–action (VLA) large model and more than 10,000 real-world data samples, enabling it to perform complex tasks without extensive setup or calibration.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Each one grew up in a home that required her to curry favor with volatile and inconstant parents—a menacing father figure, a recessive and enabling mother—and each found a fragile safety in her caretakers’ occasional good will.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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The campaign focuses on removing barriers to completing a college degree and equipping students with all the resources and opportunities needed to thrive on UNT’s campus.—
Samuel O’Neal
January 22,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2026
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Technological change is enabling new ways of equipping staff with the tools needed to manage conflict more effectively.—
Anna Shields,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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In 2023, after Steed had allegedly used a fraudulent letter purportedly from the Mars Treasurer authorizing him to trade ICE shares, Steed directed Computershare to sell Mars’s ICE shares entirely, authorities said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2026
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Contracts between insurers and their affiliates authorizing dividends and payments for services would have to be approved every three years if the bill is enacted.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Unistellar network is not just about collecting astronomical data but about involving citizens in scientific research and empowering them to participate in discoveries.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Under her guidance, the company has grown significantly and is now preparing for a public offering, a pivotal step toward its goal of empowering agents and transforming the real estate industry from within.—
Nick Franck,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sacramento City College will begin training air traffic controllers through a new program as part of a push to address an ongoing nationwide shortage that was highlighted during the government shutdown late last year.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Amazon has reportedly been training humanoids to deliver packages while Hyundai plans to have such robots working alongside people to build cars by 2028.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Qualifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifying. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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