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as in to modify
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 to prepare
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 to entitle
to give a right to
this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price
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as in to enable
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 qualify
Who is eligible for the property tax deferment To qualify, the damage to the property must exceed $100,000 of current market value, according to the county treasurer.
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Your ability to qualify for Medicare is based on factors such as age, disability status and work history — not your credit history or debt levels.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Because of these eligibility rules, the department is suggesting that no borrowers in PAYE should qualify to have their student loans discharged until at least October 2027 (20 years after the earliest borrower would have been eligible to enroll).
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Berry and her husband are self employed and earn slightly too much to qualify for ACA subsidies that remain in place for people who earn up to four times the federal poverty level.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 19 May 2026
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Your ability to qualify for Medicare is based on factors such as age, disability status and work history — not your credit history or debt levels.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Because of these eligibility rules, the department is suggesting that no borrowers in PAYE should qualify to have their student loans discharged until at least October 2027 (20 years after the earliest borrower would have been eligible to enroll).
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Berry and her husband are self employed and earn slightly too much to qualify for ACA subsidies that remain in place for people who earn up to four times the federal poverty level.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualify
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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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Such modifications, like changing an e-bike’s wheels, changing its motor or battery, or modifying its control panel to tweak speed controls and limits, might be considered a crime if the rider lacks a DMV license, according to the California attorney general.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing, to be followed by technical-level talks in the coming week.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Because Simon’s already got this prepared.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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However, the trust petition argues that Nick Reiner is entitled to a presumption of innocence, and suggests that the family trusts could be subject to future litigation.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Like anyone accused of a crime, Nick is presumed innocent, and he is entitled to mount his defense with the resources that are lawfully his own.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Inexplicably, six Republicans in the Assembly and one in the Senate agreed to vote for AB 1768, thereby allowing many Democrats to skip the politically risky vote to enable yet another tax hike on working people.—
Susan Shelley,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Iturmendi believes the solid-state batteries will enable these missions on a single charge.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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The China Daily report notes that SAIC Motor’s MG brand has equipped its MG4 and MG4X electric vehicles with hybrid solid-liquid batteries developed in partnership with battery manufacturer Qingtao Energy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The kitchen is nearby and is equipped with a sink, an induction cooktop, an oven, a fridge/freezer, and, optionally, a dishwasher.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
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California authorized emergency vehicles to use the Hi-Lo warning sound for evacuation notifications under Senate Bill 909, signed into law in 2020.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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The nearly 2,000 workers represented by the union, which includes dishwashers, concession workers, bartenders and servers, voted last week to authorize a strike with 96% of those voting supporting the decision to walk off the job.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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But federal intervention that empowers institutions while avoiding athlete bargaining would be another bailout for the people who created the mess.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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When clear, consistent information about their activity is provided, bettors are more empowered to make informed decisions about their play, which helps keep it recreational.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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“Qualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualify. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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