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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
Following Friday’s deadline, seven candidates split between political newcomers and the city’s old guard have qualified to appear on the April 8 special election ballot, while 11 candidates have submitted applications to fill the leadership void in an interim capacity.
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Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
The success of the program will largely swing on other changes, like broadening the types of expenditures and categories of production that qualify for tax credits and upping the maximum amount a single title can receive in subsidies.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
Borrowers who qualify for the relief are those who studied at the for-profit, largely online institution between March 1, 2009, and April 30, 2020.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
The Bears have heavy lifting ahead to close the gap on three division rivals who qualified for the playoffs.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
The success of the program will largely swing on other changes, like broadening the types of expenditures and categories of production that qualify for tax credits and upping the maximum amount a single title can receive in subsidies.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
Borrowers who qualify for the relief are those who studied at the for-profit, largely online institution between March 1, 2009, and April 30, 2020.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
The Bears have heavy lifting ahead to close the gap on three division rivals who qualified for the playoffs.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualify
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Here are the materials and steps for staking citrus trees with a three-stake system, but which can be modified to suit your specific tree and growing conditions.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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This requirement will force health care providers to either significantly modify their services or seek alternative funding sources, potentially creating gaps in essential health services in vulnerable communities.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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As Trump prepares to take over the White House, many of Biden's policies could be undone, including his work to deliver student loan forgiveness for millions of Americans.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Dennis and Cheryl McMurray had come home from dinner on Jan. 7 and were preparing for bed when Cheryl’s cousin called.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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After signing the executive order on Monday, Trump told reporters that the U.S. government is entitled to half of TikTok's U.S. business in exchange for allowing the app to continue operating.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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In this decision, the Court determined that a man born in San Francisco to Chinese parents was entitled to U.S. citizenship, setting a lasting precedent that has shaped immigration law ever since.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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In 2017, rocketing demand enabled the Rwanda Development Board to double the price of their daily gorilla-tracking permit to a hefty $1,500 to generate more revenue for conservation.—
Alexandra Owens,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2025
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This change enabled her to view her development as planned and targeted. 2.—
Tinna Jackson,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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His home in Cheshire is not just equipped with a gym and a pool, there are also cryotherapy and hyperbaric chambers.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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More broadly, however, experts have told PEOPLE that urban infrastructure is not currently equipped to battle the kinds of firestorms like the one that swept through L.A. this month, fueled in large part by viciously strong winds.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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President Trump on Monday night signed an executive order authorizing the U.S. military to draft a plan for sending troops to the southern border.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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That Sirianni had authorized a second-and-6 pass play from their own 8 was also curious — both Hurts and Barkley had scored on explosive runs at that point, so why put Hurts in such a position at all?—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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We are empowered to do it in a way that is entertaining, but that also has meaning.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2025
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But once we’re empowered to ignore the counting numbers, then whatever.—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Qualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualify. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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