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Recent Examples of qualifier
From qualifier to contender The unseeded Chwalinska came through three qualifying rounds to become only the second Polish woman to reach the semifinals at Roland Garros, along with Swiatek.
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Jerome Pugmire, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
The Seahawks won those shootouts, but that was mostly due to their special teams whipping the Rams and their offense going off, especially in the Super Bowl qualifier.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Aliso Niguel senior Jaslene Massey had the top marks in the girls shot put (51-3¾) and discus (175-6) and transgender athlete AB Hernandez from Jurupa Valley was the leading qualifier in the girls long jump (20-5½) and triple jump (41-8½) and was one of 13 qualifiers in the high jump.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Six teams are required for a conference to secure an automatic qualifier to the NCAA Tournament.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
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Jerome Pugmire, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
The Seahawks won those shootouts, but that was mostly due to their special teams whipping the Rams and their offense going off, especially in the Super Bowl qualifier.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Aliso Niguel senior Jaslene Massey had the top marks in the girls shot put (51-3¾) and discus (175-6) and transgender athlete AB Hernandez from Jurupa Valley was the leading qualifier in the girls long jump (20-5½) and triple jump (41-8½) and was one of 13 qualifiers in the high jump.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Six teams are required for a conference to secure an automatic qualifier to the NCAA Tournament.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifier
Noun
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Aren’t professional athletes supposed to be the ultimate competitors?—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Serena Williams will return to professional tennis this summer as a doubles competitor the HSBC Championships.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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There is a brevity and directness to Liden’s work that allows for easy entry.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The pool and beach areas also have wheelchair-accessible entry points.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The category with the most entrants on the list, by a large margin, was technology, with 20 list entrants.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Researchers found that a sizable share of new entrants into the healthcare industry in recent years were previously outside of the labor force or pivoted from non-health occupations.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Higgins was among the first contestants announced for Dancing with the Stars' 35th season alongside Summer House star Ciara Miller.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Season 12 also marks the introduction of the best Big Brother addition ever with the Zingbot, a sassy wisecracking robot who shows up for the sole purpose of roasting the contestants.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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On the night of the primary election, holding hands with Montag, the mayoral candidate posed in glossy paparazzi-style photos.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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But for a Cy Young candidate who, as part of a six-man rotation, won’t pitch in as many games as his competition, efficiency matters.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Smoky paperbark-roasted fish is served with sugarloaf, potatoes and kelp, a theatrical fresh take on a classic campfire supper, while the prawn sandwich is a wonderful interpretation of the Aussie favorite, made with brioche and avocado.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Giulia came in as the favorite with the Italian crowd behind her.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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In our view, the agency should employ enough people to handle all applications and appeals in a timely and accurate manner while protecting the data privacy and accessibility for all applicants – including those from immigrant families.—
Katie Savin,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Keller believes those broader economic realities reinforce the importance of maintaining clear and predictable immigration guidance for applicants and employers alike.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The Braves had Cy Young contender Chris Sale on the mound.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
5 June 2026
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Mike Tirico, Jamal Crawford, and Reggie Miller discusses why San Antonio could be a contender for years to come, highlighting Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs' chemistry and its long-term outlook.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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“Qualifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifier. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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