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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
Intake criteria must also be revisited regularly, since court rulings and scientific evidence evolve, changing who truly qualifies.
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Arnold Sotelo, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The plan had been to make 10 years of payments and then have the balance of the student debt forgiven because Murphy works at Temple Health in Philadelphia, a nonprofit medical system that qualifies for public service loan forgiveness.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Some impulse to hedge ahead of the Fed decision, which BofA technical strategist Paul Ciana notes coincides this year with the start of the often bumpy final 10 days of September, which qualifies as the weakest last 10 days of any month.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Even so, park operators have had to work hard to engineer fun at a time when people have become more fickle about what qualifies.
—Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors are seeking life in prison without parole and are reviewing whether the case qualifies for the death penalty.
—Peter D'abrosca , Stepheny Price , Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Because of the four affordable units, the project qualifies for the state’s density bonus law, and therefore will get not need to provide 100 square feet of open space per dwelling unit, the application states.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
What qualifies as sensitive or insensitive commentary about Charlie Kirk is a question that is dividing the internet right now.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
In some cases, a prescription may be necessary, while in others, patients can self-attest to having a condition that qualifies them for the vaccine.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Arnold Sotelo, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The plan had been to make 10 years of payments and then have the balance of the student debt forgiven because Murphy works at Temple Health in Philadelphia, a nonprofit medical system that qualifies for public service loan forgiveness.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Some impulse to hedge ahead of the Fed decision, which BofA technical strategist Paul Ciana notes coincides this year with the start of the often bumpy final 10 days of September, which qualifies as the weakest last 10 days of any month.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Even so, park operators have had to work hard to engineer fun at a time when people have become more fickle about what qualifies.
—Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors are seeking life in prison without parole and are reviewing whether the case qualifies for the death penalty.
—Peter D'abrosca , Stepheny Price , Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Because of the four affordable units, the project qualifies for the state’s density bonus law, and therefore will get not need to provide 100 square feet of open space per dwelling unit, the application states.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
What qualifies as sensitive or insensitive commentary about Charlie Kirk is a question that is dividing the internet right now.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
In some cases, a prescription may be necessary, while in others, patients can self-attest to having a condition that qualifies them for the vaccine.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifies
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The third amendment, set for a vote, from Wilson, modifies federal statutes related to military bases.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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If the administrative law judge finds in favor of the petitioners on any of the issues raised, or finds the DNR did not comply with some aspect of state law, then the project can’t move forward unless the DNR modifies the permit.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
16 June 2024
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As Washington prepares to begin camp later this month, Coulibaly's recovery will be closely monitored.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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At Yeyo’s, chef and founder Rafael Rios prepares some of the best Mexican food in the region.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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When an employer terminates, or is found to have terminated, an employee without cause, the contract (outside of the unionized setting) seldom entitles the employee to ger her job back.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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The department is also planning to reduce regulatory burdens on airlines and ticket agents by writing new rules detailing the definition of a flight cancellation that entitles consumers to ticket refunds, as well as revisit rules on ticket pricing and advertising.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Cadence is an electronic design software company that enables device and system simulation and has been doing this for decades.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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That is, the group enables Hamas to be both arsonist and firefighter, enhancing its control and reach into the lives of average, everyday Palestinians in Gaza.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Likewise, endorsing the belief that a college degree is important for economic success is different than agreeing that the typical college curriculum equips students with essential job skills.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This exposure not only equips future talent with real-world AI experience, but also ensures companies benefit from a workforce already trained in their technology.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The emergency proclamation authorizes the Hawaii National Guard to assist civilian authorities and directs all state agencies to cooperate in response efforts.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
6 Sep. 2025
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The agreement authorizes state police to transport immigrants who have been arrested for immigration violations.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Sep. 2025
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Training is not a one-off event at UCLH and this empowers staff to make the most of the technology.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Offering access to such information helps to alleviate Gen Z’s anxieties about the unknown and empowers them to process and feel in control at work.—
Kathryn Lancioni,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Qualifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifies. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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