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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
Rosberg responded by securing pole position in Monaco after a controversial trip down the escape road in qualifying, converting that pole into a win and regaining the championship lead.
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Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
In addition, a few qualifying plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models are eligible for federal tax credits of $3,750-$7,500 that can also be used as an up-front discount for eligible buyers.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
For example, with the disabled access credit, small businesses—those with annual revenue of $1 million or less or 30 or fewer employees—can receive a tax credit of up to $5,000 for qualifying accessibility expenses.
—Nayan Padrai, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The bilateral treaty recognizes qualifying co-productions as national productions in both countries, opening access to subsidies including support from the Netherlands Film Fund and a potential 35% cash rebate through the Netherlands Film Production Incentive.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Typically, the unused sick leave is still considered taxable to the employee who earned the benefit, and the donation isn’t considered tax-deductible (remember, generally, only donations to qualifying charitable organizations are deductible).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Any Ohio voter with a qualifying disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act can request an absentee ballot to complete through the accessible absentee voting system.
—Staff, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Find a full list of qualifying circumstances and application forms here.
—Staff, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
Students and qualifying government assistance recipients can get a membership for about half the monthly price.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
In addition, a few qualifying plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models are eligible for federal tax credits of $3,750-$7,500 that can also be used as an up-front discount for eligible buyers.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
For example, with the disabled access credit, small businesses—those with annual revenue of $1 million or less or 30 or fewer employees—can receive a tax credit of up to $5,000 for qualifying accessibility expenses.
—Nayan Padrai, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The bilateral treaty recognizes qualifying co-productions as national productions in both countries, opening access to subsidies including support from the Netherlands Film Fund and a potential 35% cash rebate through the Netherlands Film Production Incentive.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Typically, the unused sick leave is still considered taxable to the employee who earned the benefit, and the donation isn’t considered tax-deductible (remember, generally, only donations to qualifying charitable organizations are deductible).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Any Ohio voter with a qualifying disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act can request an absentee ballot to complete through the accessible absentee voting system.
—Staff, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Find a full list of qualifying circumstances and application forms here.
—Staff, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
Students and qualifying government assistance recipients can get a membership for about half the monthly price.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifying
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The designation would also prohibit federal agencies from destroying or modifying that habitat.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, there are additional surcharges for choosing a seat assignment and modifying reservations.Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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Relying on luck typically leads people to ignore the responsibility of preparing for the inevitable.Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Spaces represent the steps in catching, slaughtering and preparing a goose for the festive table, and pitfalls—like a jail, a tavern or death—could lose a player a turn or two, or return them to the start.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Increasing access to birth control is critical for preventing unintended pregnancies, improving women's health, and enabling planned families.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In this way, AI empowers brands to stay ahead in a highly competitive landscape by enabling real-time trend adoptions, precise ad targeting and content personalization at scale.Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Console After equipping the PlayStation bundle's Scarlet Spider costume, restarting the game could cause the costume to not display as correctly equipped.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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By equipping businesses with tools to create compelling content that captures customer attention, Growk AI positions itself as a leader in intelligent marketing technology.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Philly school board is revising its process for authorizing charter schools.Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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No agreements exist authorizing that information be used for immigration enforcement, and advocates say any such effort would face legal obstacles.Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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This initiative allowed individuals to invest as little as $250, democratizing access to investment opportunities and empowering those passionate about expanding contraceptive access.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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By empowering leaders to foster a strong sense of purpose within their teams, organizations can significantly boost employee engagement, reduce turnover and improve overall performance.Susan Hobson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Qualifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifying. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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