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as in modifies
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 prepares
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 entitles
to give a right to
this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price
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as in enables
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 qualifies
Though the brand calls it a balm, its lightweight, lotion-y formula qualifies more as a cuticle cream, and its skin-buffing massage tip takes its flake-reducing formula to the next level.
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Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
According to the study, 80% of the world’s working population qualifies as frontline.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Who qualifies for financial aid in Arizona?
—Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
Not every phone qualifies for the maximum $1,000 trade-in, in which case the monthly cost would be different, of course.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Ask any two music fans what qualifies as yacht rock, and an argument is sure to ensue.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Die Hard, which frequently finds itself at the center of discourse over what qualifies as a Christmas film, was the most popular film in Vermont and Kansas.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Luckily, Ed carries Medicare Advantage coverage, and Victoria, who had pneumonia in 2021 and has an ongoing leaky heart valve, now qualifies for Medicare.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
Who qualifies for excused voting in Louisville?
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
According to the study, 80% of the world’s working population qualifies as frontline.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Who qualifies for financial aid in Arizona?
—Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
Not every phone qualifies for the maximum $1,000 trade-in, in which case the monthly cost would be different, of course.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Ask any two music fans what qualifies as yacht rock, and an argument is sure to ensue.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Die Hard, which frequently finds itself at the center of discourse over what qualifies as a Christmas film, was the most popular film in Vermont and Kansas.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Luckily, Ed carries Medicare Advantage coverage, and Victoria, who had pneumonia in 2021 and has an ongoing leaky heart valve, now qualifies for Medicare.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
Who qualifies for excused voting in Louisville?
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifies
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The Trap Of Luck The difference between luck and capability lies in how an organization prepares for and responds to problems.Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This capability enables organizations to sustain a cohesive online presence and foster deeper connections with their audiences.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The reason is customers’ immediate reaction is Cato enables them to get so much done with so little investment.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company equips delivery drivers with hyper-specific data on millions of addresses throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, advising them of where to park and which entrance of a building to go through for the most efficient delivery.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
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Unlike forecasting, which aims to predict specific outcomes, strategic foresight equips leaders with insights into emerging trends and potential disruptions.Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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In all, despite what happened in Wuhan and China's threats to our national security, NIH still authorizes 27 animal labs in China to receive taxpayers' money, including labs run by or linked to the Chinese Communist Party and Peoples Liberation Army.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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State law authorizes statewide grand juries to issue indictments only on crimes that span multiple counties.Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 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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The ability to simultaneously evaluate distributor data, pricing performance and demand signals empowers companies to dynamically adjust pricing across market segments to maximize profitability.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Qualifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifies. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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