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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
In addition to using the IRS Free File program, members of the military – as well as qualifying veterans and family members – may get free tax prep and filing services for both federal and state returns from MilTax, which is provided by the Department of Defense.
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Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
Golden visa programs allow foreign nationals to obtain long-term residency, and in some cases a pathway to citizenship, in exchange for qualifying investments, typically in real estate, government bonds or local businesses.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Children with qualifying disabilities can also be eligible.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
The snowboarders get two attempts in qualifying rounds and three attempts in the finals.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
After qualifying for the Olympics last season, Chloe Kim had planned to use the weeks leading up to Milan Cortina focused on training.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Gremaud and Gu came first and second in qualifying Saturday.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
But there was still no room for error as Japan finished first in qualifying in all of Sunday’s disciplines.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
With the snow and ice cleared from the track and grandstands, drivers have zoomed around the North Carolina short track built in Bowman Gray Stadium — a multi-use facility that also hosts Winston-Salem State University football games — and went through practice and qualifying without a hitch.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
Golden visa programs allow foreign nationals to obtain long-term residency, and in some cases a pathway to citizenship, in exchange for qualifying investments, typically in real estate, government bonds or local businesses.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Children with qualifying disabilities can also be eligible.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
The snowboarders get two attempts in qualifying rounds and three attempts in the finals.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
After qualifying for the Olympics last season, Chloe Kim had planned to use the weeks leading up to Milan Cortina focused on training.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Gremaud and Gu came first and second in qualifying Saturday.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
But there was still no room for error as Japan finished first in qualifying in all of Sunday’s disciplines.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
With the snow and ice cleared from the track and grandstands, drivers have zoomed around the North Carolina short track built in Bowman Gray Stadium — a multi-use facility that also hosts Winston-Salem State University football games — and went through practice and qualifying without a hitch.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifying
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One confidant reportedly told a source that Bass was not truthful in her public statements about her lack of involvement and warned her that modifying the report could harm her politically.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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By targeting the underlying neuronal degeneration, ER-100 is positioned as a potential disease-modifying treatment rather than a symptomatic fix.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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Levy Restaurants was reportedly only preparing 200 for Sunday’s game day.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The agency is preparing to send four astronauts back to the Moon this March on a high-stakes, ten-day mission to the far side.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 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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Healthcare’s next era will likely be defined by infrastructures that mirror those in fintech or logistics, systems that operate invisibly beneath the surface while enabling every stakeholder to move with confidence.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The last hurrah was a free agent spending spree designed to conquer the Dallas Cowboys that resulted in their last championship following the 1994 season, enabling Steve Young to escape the shadow of Joe Montana with a 49-26 win over the San Diego Chargers in Miami.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Bonds are used to fund brick-and-mortar projects, which include constructing, equipping, maintaining and furnishing district facilities.—
Kendrick Calfee
February 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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What readers are saying The comments express skepticism about the effectiveness of equipping federal immigration officers in Minneapolis with body cameras, emphasizing concerns about whether the cameras will be turned on and if the footage will be accessible.—
Alec Dent,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Trump relaunched his effort to boost the coal industry last April, signing an executive order authorizing the administration to produce energy with coal and prioritize its growth.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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The country cheered then-President Barack Obama for authorizing the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sweet Venus enters your thoughtful sign, empowering you with justified confidence in your powers of attraction.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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Knowles was honored for her advocacy and leadership in empowering Black communities.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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But nearly 3,000 Palestinian police officers are needed for Gaza, and there is not yet an agreement to begin training them, the diplomat said.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
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The center helps create self-sustaining pathways out of poverty by training residents in trade skills, helping with job placement and providing financial and reading literacy services.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Qualifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifying. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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