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as in modifies
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 prepares
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 entitles
to give a right to
this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price
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as in enables
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 qualifies
This month, though, Italy even further restricted who qualifies.
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Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Whether or not the gathering qualifies as a formal protest by conventional standards, the image underscores how demonstrators and advocacy groups are emphasizing global reach and symbolic participation alongside mass turnout in major cities.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
That qualifies him for the Arcadia Invitational.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The win also qualifies him for the Masters in two weeks after not qualifying for the event last year.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
That exposure has led the Department of Veterans Affairs to recognize several cancers as linked to Agent Orange, which qualifies veterans with those specific conditions to receive benefits from the VA.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Gets in the blocks and qualifies for the nationals.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
What income qualifies for IRS hardship status?
—Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Acting quickly is critical, particularly if the debt is inaccurate or if your income qualifies for additional protection.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Whether or not the gathering qualifies as a formal protest by conventional standards, the image underscores how demonstrators and advocacy groups are emphasizing global reach and symbolic participation alongside mass turnout in major cities.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
That qualifies him for the Arcadia Invitational.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The win also qualifies him for the Masters in two weeks after not qualifying for the event last year.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
That exposure has led the Department of Veterans Affairs to recognize several cancers as linked to Agent Orange, which qualifies veterans with those specific conditions to receive benefits from the VA.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Gets in the blocks and qualifies for the nationals.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
What income qualifies for IRS hardship status?
—Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Acting quickly is critical, particularly if the debt is inaccurate or if your income qualifies for additional protection.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifies
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Imagine someone takes a real photo of a tense political event and modifies only a small portion of it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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But as our perceptions of Clark shift with various revelations, Bateman masterfully modifies his bearing from blandly sinister to sweetly sincere and back again.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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As The Studio prepares its return to Hollywood for Season 2, the cast will be missing one bright star following Catherine O’Hara’s death at age 71.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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As the church prepares to celebrate Christ’s resurrection on Easter, its members hope for renewal and liberation of their homeland as the fate of its governance hangs in the balance.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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In its recent decision, the court has sided with a Colorado Christian therapist who argued that her right to free speech entitles her to counsel adolescents toward heterosexuality.—
Donna Lamb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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And a fight between Morris and the church over whether an employment agreement entitles him and his wife to between $600,000 and $800,000 annually is playing out in state court in Tarrant County as well as in Christian arbitration before the Ambassadors of Reconciliation.—
Michelle Casady,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The idea is that if a firm is trying to certify an event contract that simply enables speculation — without otherwise serving the public interest — regulators will step in.—
Kelli María Korducki,
thehustle.co,
3 Apr. 2026
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The technology also enables digital evaluation, allowing results to be stored, analyzed, or shared instantly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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Furthermore, the inclusion of 1,000 Novig Coins equips users with the platform's specialized virtual currency.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jason Harris, who serves as the associate dean for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at Purdue, stated that the experience provided by the Alpha-E equips students with the technical skills necessary for the evolving energy sector.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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The final draft of Bahrain's resolution, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, authorizes the use of defensive — but not offensive — action to ensure vessels can safely transit the strait.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The final draft of the proposal, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, authorizes defensive — but not offensive — action to ensure vessels can safely transit the strait.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the org chart matters less than the partnership itself—one that empowers individuals to learn, leaders to experiment, and organizations to adapt.—
Teuila Hanson,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Constitution gives the power to set election rules to the state and empowers Congress to modify those rules, which means the president has no constitutional or legal authority to regulate elections, Diaz said.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Qualifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifies. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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