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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
The teams would have to prove to the Missouri Department of Economic Development that their stadium plans qualify for the new incentives program.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
First and foremost, failure to qualify for European competitions this season means United will only have the Premier League, FA Cup and the Carabao Cup to contend with.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Currently fifth in its qualifying group, the team needs to finish third or fourth to enter the fourth round of qualifying.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
The chamber has supported bills that, for example, would prioritize child care workers who qualify for a state subsidy to help pay for their own child’s care.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
First and foremost, failure to qualify for European competitions this season means United will only have the Premier League, FA Cup and the Carabao Cup to contend with.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Currently fifth in its qualifying group, the team needs to finish third or fourth to enter the fourth round of qualifying.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
The chamber has supported bills that, for example, would prioritize child care workers who qualify for a state subsidy to help pay for their own child’s care.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualify
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The order not only modifies key elements of Biden’s January 2025 framework but also signals a broader realignment of federal cybersecurity priorities.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The ship—manned by both military and civilian personnel—has been modified to enhance its communications and self-defense capabilities.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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On the other hand, some small-business owners may only have an annual relationship with their accountant or tax professional, or even opt to prepare their taxes themselves.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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With the revenue-sharing era now officially underway, Title IX defense attorneys say colleges are preparing for a potential wave of gender-equity lawsuits from athletes, especially challenges over how that revenue is distributed.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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The bill, entitled the Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act would prevent new users of the cryptocurrency ATMs from spending more than $2,000 in a single day or $10,000 over a two-week period to purchase cryptocurrency at Bitcoin ATMS.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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That retirement age affects everybody entitled to basic public pension income, according to Rangvid.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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Congress generally has 45 days to review and approve the request, but Vought is arguing that the end of the fiscal year would enable the administration to bypass a vote.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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Jules Roscoe,
Wired News,
4 June 2025
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People without air conditioning in their homes were urged to stay overnight at a friend's house equipped with cooling capabilities.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Lenovo also plans to release two more versions this year: one equipped with SteamOS, which will cost $599, and another that will use the more powerful Z2 or Z2 Pro.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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By Friday, Marines had been deployed in Los Angeles, with little clarity on whether their guns contained live rounds and under what circumstances they were authorized to fire.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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An overwhelming 90% of the members of Vox Media Union had voted Thursday to authorize a strike if a deal was not reached by the time their current contract expired at 11:59 p.m.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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They’re featured in our content and empowered to lead across the organization.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
9 June 2025
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This direct and encouraging approach can counteract any hesitancy stemming from a lack of confidence and empower women to embrace competitive opportunities.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Qualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualify. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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