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as in modifying
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 preparing
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 entitling
to give a right to
this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price
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as in enabling
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 qualifying
In 2024, President Joe Biden’s administration added SNAP to the list of qualifying programs.
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
While the race is a one-night event, there are also three practice rounds held across two days and one qualifying round that takes place the night before the main race.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Despite not qualifying for any relief funds, the city listened to its frustrated constituents — prompting the Public Works Department to partner with private contractors and assist with tree limb and debris cleanup.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
That will be followed by qualifying for Sunday’s Grand Prix — so a significant day in the context of the weekend and the wider F1 season.
—The Athletic Live Team, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Both the lowest batting average in the National League and the highest ERA — among qualifying players — belong to members of the Phillies.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Aisha Ford is an award-winning filmmaker whose latest short, Brownies, executive produced by Spike Lee, earned her the best director award at the Academy Award-qualifying Reel Sisters of the Diaspora.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Applied twice a year, as $50 statement credits, for qualifying Bilt Travel Portal hotel bookings.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
To claim the $1,000 pilot deposit specifically, whoever files must be claiming the child as a qualifying tax dependent for that year.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
While the race is a one-night event, there are also three practice rounds held across two days and one qualifying round that takes place the night before the main race.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Despite not qualifying for any relief funds, the city listened to its frustrated constituents — prompting the Public Works Department to partner with private contractors and assist with tree limb and debris cleanup.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
That will be followed by qualifying for Sunday’s Grand Prix — so a significant day in the context of the weekend and the wider F1 season.
—The Athletic Live Team, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Both the lowest batting average in the National League and the highest ERA — among qualifying players — belong to members of the Phillies.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Aisha Ford is an award-winning filmmaker whose latest short, Brownies, executive produced by Spike Lee, earned her the best director award at the Academy Award-qualifying Reel Sisters of the Diaspora.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Applied twice a year, as $50 statement credits, for qualifying Bilt Travel Portal hotel bookings.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
To claim the $1,000 pilot deposit specifically, whoever files must be claiming the child as a qualifying tax dependent for that year.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifying
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That second explanation, known as dark matter, was initially favored because the addition of that one ingredient could explain all of the observed physical phenomena on a variety of scales, while modifying gravity required different modifications to align with different scales.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Redevelopment means modifying the former Sears building to align with Dick’s House of Sports in-store features.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The two were caught on camera by fellow passengers who were filming while the plane was on the runway preparing for takeoff.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The British Embassy in Washington, DC, posted a video on social media on April 27 giving people a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into preparing afternoon tea for 650 people.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The superintendent, general counsel and chief auditor qualify for the supplements due to provisions in their contracts entitling them to the same increases as other administrative staff, officials said.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
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The complaint alleges Johnson failed to disclose restricted stock units entitling him to 330,000 shares in his January 2024 bankruptcy petition.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The system reduces energy costs for hydrogen production while enabling the co-production of chemical feedstocks, thereby enhancing the economic viability of green hydrogen.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Quantum computers calculate in fractions of a second what would have taken classical supercomputers septillions of years, enabling us to create personalized pharmaceuticals and materials with extraordinary properties.—
David Awschalom,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The secretary and the Chief of Naval Operations, the Navy’s top admiral, are responsible for training and equipping the Navy.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Some users have also speculated that the restriction might block bad actors from equipping drones with Starlink.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Adobe's board on Tuesday showed its own belief in the business outlook and the stock, authorizing a new $25 billion share repurchase program.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Last week, Kansas City passed an ordinance authorizing the City Manager Mario Vasquez to negotiate a deal with up to $600 million in public bonds and tax increment financing toward a new stadium.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Rabat has also been credited with empowering local women and youth through reading and fighting illiteracy, especially among underserved communities.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The legal right spent decades empowering the presidency.—
Gregg Nunziata,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some boys have been training for years for The School Duel, while others, like Samuel, have been identified as at risk of committing a shooting themselves.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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Distillation is widely used for training AI models, but companies like Anthropic and OpenAI have previously claimed the process has been used to unfairly mimic their models’ capabilities.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Qualifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifying. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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