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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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2
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
Now that the special election has officially been called, a candidate can file paperwork to begin collecting signatures to qualify.
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Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
Instead of merely playing for bragging rights, rivalry games will impact who qualifies for the CFP or conference play-in games.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 11 July 2025
During the first Trump administration, the definition of qualifying employment was expanded to include religious organizations.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Who qualifies for a handicap placard or license plate in Missouri?
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
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Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
Instead of merely playing for bragging rights, rivalry games will impact who qualifies for the CFP or conference play-in games.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 11 July 2025
During the first Trump administration, the definition of qualifying employment was expanded to include religious organizations.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Who qualifies for a handicap placard or license plate in Missouri?
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualify
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Scholarships for underrepresented students are frozen or modified.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 July 2025
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In congressional budget processes, authorizations establish or modify government programs while appropriations provide the actual funding for those programs.—
Shalin Jyotishi,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The event will help shooters prepare for the statewide Marksmanship Challenge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 July 2025
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Firefighters, aided by wind, prepare for fire to shift course Firefighters actively engaged in preparation efforts to limit the fire's chance of spreading to the lodge and store, with the fire inching closer to the store on the east side of the closed State Route 67.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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Tenants could also file a lawsuit against their landlord, and they are entitled to withhold rent.—
Gabriel L. Schwartz,
The Conversation,
17 July 2025
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The high court did not rule on whether Vullo had immunity, something the Second Circuit decided she was entitled to in Thursday’s ruling.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
17 July 2025
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That enabled Lunn to return to the mayor’s office again in 1915.—
Time,
Time,
22 July 2025
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The Tizen team provides comprehensive technical and marketing support, enabling an agile go-to-market process.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Each building is projected to cost between $3.5 and $4 million and will come equipped with high-level security cameras, keypad locks, and motion detectors.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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Autos: The new tax break on car loan interest comes equipped with a trunk full of caveats, writes Susan Tompor.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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The law established the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund for overdue maintenance needs and authorized funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, per the Department of the Interior.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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The board previously authorized a maximum contract amount of roughly $1.1 million with RedStone in March.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
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An integrated approach will empower organizations to better protect themselves against the growing array of cyber threats.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The mentorship movement founded by Emmy-winning reporter Phil Taitt that brings celebrities and community leaders together to empower the next generation.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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“Qualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualify. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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