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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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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
Some residents — including seniors, disabled — qualify for a 50% reduction in the fare costs.
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Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Typically, those who qualify might see tax savings in a year that could range from around $300 to $900 for many new car buyers, Anderson said.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
In a statement to CNN Sports, Tennis Kenya said that Abdelkader had been admitted to the tournament as a wild card – essentially a tournament invitation that bypasses the need to qualify for the main draw of a tournament or earn a place through the rankings system.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
In most cases, the principal must have enough income to qualify for both mortgages.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
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Keep your closet well-lit and modify it with hooks, bins, and more.—
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The church has submitted a building permit application to modify the space.—
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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui and Chris Williams planned to assist Fincke and Cardman in suiting up and preparing the tools and equipment that would be needed outside the space station.—
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
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Following Wednesday's hearing, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman also spoke and expressed confidence that a jury would find Nick guilty of murder, while also noting that the defendant is entitled to proper legal representation.—
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Fewer parts and smaller boosters could reduce costs and enable large-scale production.—
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She’s particularly drawn to bags like this for the trolley sleeve, which securely attaches to a suitcase and enables hands-free travel.—
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Few authors are better equipped to address these questions than the Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard, who made a name for himself by alchemizing his private life into approximately 3,500 pages of literary voyeurism and stamping it with the name of Hitler’s manifesto.—
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The property is equipped with a heating system.—
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The central legal question was whether the board of governors or the club’s voting members holds the ultimate power to authorize major capital projects and debt.—
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During the Cold War, administrations authorized CIA operations against hostile regimes engaged in subversion and criminal conduct.—
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This has empowered the external opposition, growing out of Iran’s large diaspora and pulling figures such as Pahlavi out of relative obscurity.—
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This vibe continues to be brought to you courtesy of your co-ruling planet, rebellious Uranus, moving into your fifth house of self-expression on April 25, empowering you to lean fully into your penchant for unconventionality and incorporating the element of surprise in your personal style.—
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“Qualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualify. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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