as in qualified
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Recent Examples of eligible
Priority will be given to airport employees and Water and Sewer Department workers, but all qualified buyers within the income limits would be eligible, the developer said.
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Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
At that time, in part due to limited vaccine supply, government officials decided that only Welsh adults born on or after a very specific date — September 2, 1933 — were eligible for the shingles shots.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
Other devices eligible for trade-in include computers, displays, hard drives, headphones, speakers, mice, keyboards, networking devices, printers, scanners, smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
School Board member Matt Ramian asked if PACE students would be eligible for athletics.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
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Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
At that time, in part due to limited vaccine supply, government officials decided that only Welsh adults born on or after a very specific date — September 2, 1933 — were eligible for the shingles shots.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
Other devices eligible for trade-in include computers, displays, hard drives, headphones, speakers, mice, keyboards, networking devices, printers, scanners, smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
School Board member Matt Ramian asked if PACE students would be eligible for athletics.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eligible
Adjective
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The United States thrives on innovation, diversity, and qualified people to advance its economic engine.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Despite being just as qualified as their male counterparts, women are significantly less likely to compete at work—whether that means applying for executive roles, asking for promotions, or negotiating higher pay.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Since 1975, only those younger than 80 are able to participate in the papal conclave.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Ripley, at the last second, was able to break up Belair’s pin attempt.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Most notably, though, the bike undercuts the most capable of all middleweight ADVs, the Yamaha Ténéré 700, by thousands.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
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On cross-examination the defense pointed out that Scott, at 6'8,'' 280 pounds, was the only person on the farm physically capable of moving Gary's 300-pound body.—
Susan Mallie,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On Via Montenapoleone, the store’s façade features arched windows crafted by skilled Murano glassmaker Venini.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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This three-hour experience is led by a skilled guide who will keep you safe, take photographs, and give you detailed information about the bridge and surrounding areas along the way.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The connected satnav is competent and easy to read, with a capable keyword search function.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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That balance is what so many Black birthing people are seeking: care that is competent and affirming, spiritual and informed.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, Shoigu did say that Moscow is prepared to resume nuclear arms control talks with the United States, two years after suspending participation in the New START treaty.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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In virtual work, too many people are showing up to meetings without being mentally prepared, reading the agenda for the first time when the meeting starts, and unsure of what they’re expected to contribute.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Eligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eligible. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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