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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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2
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
The Tigers also made a significant impact in the women’s high jump, qualifying seniors Kristi Perez-Snyman and Claudina Diaz to the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships.
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Jacob Louraine, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
While Ferrari looked powerful during the Australian GP practice sessions, the pace was lacking during qualifying after changes were made to the SF-25's setup.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Winning the Golden Alexander automatically qualifies Coexistence, My Ass! for consideration as Best Documentary Feature at the Academy Awards.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
Already a five-time national champion, Eunice Lee qualified to be on the U.S. National Jump Rope Team at last month’s trials in Chapel Hill, NC.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
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Jacob Louraine, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
While Ferrari looked powerful during the Australian GP practice sessions, the pace was lacking during qualifying after changes were made to the SF-25's setup.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Winning the Golden Alexander automatically qualifies Coexistence, My Ass! for consideration as Best Documentary Feature at the Academy Awards.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
Already a five-time national champion, Eunice Lee qualified to be on the U.S. National Jump Rope Team at last month’s trials in Chapel Hill, NC.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualify
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The Technical Foundation Of Modern Video Creation Video editing software traditionally works with timelines—strips of video, images and audio that can be arranged and modified.—
Konstantin Hohr,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Two days later, the report suggests the results of that ranking were modified, with San Sebastian gaining points and ending up on 10.6026.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Tuchel has spent the past three months preparing for the beginning of England’s 2026 World Cup-qualifying campaign.—
Dan Sheldon,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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What was the process like in terms of preparing for that role?—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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Widows may be entitled to survivor benefits, but the amount and eligibility depend on their age and their spouse’s work history.—
Larry Light,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Passengers whose flight was cancelled and no longer wished to travel would be entitled to a refund.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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Translated, money’s sole purpose is as an agreement about value among wealth producers that enables them to exchange wealth of roughly equal value with each other.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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So what was happening 100 years ago that enabled so many elegant properties to thrive?—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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It's equipped for streaming, browsing, or basic productivity tools like Google Workspace March 30 at 11:59 p.m.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
23 Mar. 2025
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The vacuum is equipped with two suction modes: standard, which can capture minor messes like dust and pet dander, and high for hair, crumbs, and other large particles.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The source requested anonymity fearing retribution and because they are not authorized to speak publicly.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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This rule also applies to noncitizens authorized to work in the United States who got a Social Security number after December 2003.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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In the 1950s, Ross started the Los Angeles chapter of the Community Service Organization (CSO) that sought to empower even more people.—
Olivia Flores Jourdane,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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During Friday's hearing, Oz vowed to empower patients to take charge of their health care and crack down on fraud, waste and abuse to safeguard federal health programs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Qualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualify. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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