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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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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
Cape Verde, an island nation off the west coast of Africa that qualified for the World Cup for the first time this year, is scheduled to face Argentina on Friday in the knockout stage of the tournament.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
The top two teams from all 12 groups qualify for the knockout stages automatically.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
That would amount to $250 for 300,000 children in qualifying ZIP Codes.
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Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Those outcomes enabled the Black Stars to qualify as one of the best third-place teams in the field.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
The top two teams from all 12 groups qualify for the knockout stages automatically.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
That would amount to $250 for 300,000 children in qualifying ZIP Codes.
—
Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Those outcomes enabled the Black Stars to qualify as one of the best third-place teams in the field.
—
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualify
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Also, remember that rules must be adopted or modified using the process prescribed by Civil Code 4360.
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Although the Mars rovers were designed to operate on the surface of Mars, the JPL engineers said Promise could be modified to work on the Moon.
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Jakucionis addressed the deal while preparing for his current work with Lithuania’s national team in World Cup qualifying.
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Atop the bar cart is a stainless steel surface coated in a satin finish, which provides a sleek place to prepare appetizers and meals and an easy-to-clean surface.
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Every child is entitled to a public education in this country, Nakassis said, and special education is a response to the fact that some children have differences that require additional support.
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Every child is entitled to a public education in this country, Nakassis said, and special education is a response to the fact that some children have differences that require additional support.
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That political independence has enabled the Fed to make decisions that might be unpopular in the short term, but that have the best interests of the US economy in mind for the long term.
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The service enables anyone to show up at a DASH office with a package less than 16 ounces and get it on the next flight out, subject to Transportation Security Administration regulations.
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The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.
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Some locations have tables equipped with leash hooks and water bowls.
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She is expected in court throughout the week with her husband's parents, Robert and Kathryn Kirk, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
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The Lakers are trading center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round draft picks, in 2031 and 2032, people not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Times on Friday.
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This innovative adoption of AI empowers startups to bridge significant resource gaps, proving indispensable for growth and market competition.
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The law also empowers local authorities to reduce maximum speed limits from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour without conducting a traffic study.
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“Qualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualify. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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