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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
By setting clear criteria for what qualifies as thought leadership, organizations can focus their resources on ideas with real potential.
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Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
With its massive length, seating more limited in this competitive period, as well as pre-Christmas alternative activities, its initial performance qualifies as strong.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 22 Dec. 2024
Who qualifies in Kentucky for a medical marijuana card?
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
It's been three decades since the agency updated its standards on what qualifies as healthy.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
Part of the fun in discussions of who qualifies as a blue blood is that there’s rarely consensus.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
The brand also launched a range of sun protective swim and rash vests in UPF 50+, which qualifies for the Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation and blocks 98% of the sun’s rays.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Nearly half of each conference qualifies for the postseason.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 19 Dec. 2024
The list below isn’t about what holiday film is better than the other or what qualifies it as a Christmas movie.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
With its massive length, seating more limited in this competitive period, as well as pre-Christmas alternative activities, its initial performance qualifies as strong.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 22 Dec. 2024
Who qualifies in Kentucky for a medical marijuana card?
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
It's been three decades since the agency updated its standards on what qualifies as healthy.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
Part of the fun in discussions of who qualifies as a blue blood is that there’s rarely consensus.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
The brand also launched a range of sun protective swim and rash vests in UPF 50+, which qualifies for the Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation and blocks 98% of the sun’s rays.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Nearly half of each conference qualifies for the postseason.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 19 Dec. 2024
The list below isn’t about what holiday film is better than the other or what qualifies it as a Christmas movie.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifies
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Shannon Felton Spence noted that meetings between the heir and the president are essential, especially as William prepares to be king.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Alejandra Rubio To help gather sacred items, the family prepares for the dance a year in advance.—
Alejandra Rubio,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2025
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This, in turn, enables firms to do much more than just generate content and bolster workforce productivity.—
Lisa Caldwell,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Most notably, its coherence time of 72 microseconds enables more complex quantum operations before decoherence occurs.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 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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Earning a medical, law, or business administration degree often equips students for high-earning careers (and, in many cases, hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt).—
Celia Ford,
Vox,
17 Mar. 2025
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The memo authorizes the attorney general and homeland security secretary to sanction firms engaged in such litigation, including potentially revoking attorneys' security clearances or ending federal contracts for firms involved in cases against the administration.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Senate Bill 399 pre-authorizes the construction of a new NextEra Energy transmission line across Western Maryland’s Big Savage Mountain Wildland, Bear Pen Wildland and Dan’s Mountain Wildland.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
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Instead of diverting limited local resources to do the job of federal immigration officials or funding immigrant detention, this bill empowers communities to keep the resources where they are needed most.—
Carlos Guillermo Smith and Dotie Joseph,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2025
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This empowers your team to feel part of the decision-making process.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Qualifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifies. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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