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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
But two years ago, the Diamondbacks exploited the three wild card system, qualifying for the postseason with 84 wins and then going on a magical run to the Series.
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Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
His prior attempts at qualifying for Xfinity Series races, though only achieving a best finish of 28th at Pocono Raceway, have set the stage for this opportunity.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
The misperception here is the belief Congress is currently raising the age for qualifying for Social Security benefits, and that isn't the case.
—Suzanne Blake, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Hamilton finished 22 points behind teammate George Russell in the standings and was outperformed in qualifying 19-5 for Grands Prix and 5-1 for sprint races.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Mathematically, Argentina has a shot at becoming the first country to earn a qualifying berth to the 2026 World Cup in North America.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
While standards can vary from one financing source to another, the higher the FICO score, the better chance there is of qualifying for a promotional interest rate.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
If approved, qualifying patients will receive their identification card within five days of the approval.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
Halfpipe athletes will earn points toward qualifying for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
His prior attempts at qualifying for Xfinity Series races, though only achieving a best finish of 28th at Pocono Raceway, have set the stage for this opportunity.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
The misperception here is the belief Congress is currently raising the age for qualifying for Social Security benefits, and that isn't the case.
—Suzanne Blake, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Hamilton finished 22 points behind teammate George Russell in the standings and was outperformed in qualifying 19-5 for Grands Prix and 5-1 for sprint races.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Mathematically, Argentina has a shot at becoming the first country to earn a qualifying berth to the 2026 World Cup in North America.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
While standards can vary from one financing source to another, the higher the FICO score, the better chance there is of qualifying for a promotional interest rate.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
If approved, qualifying patients will receive their identification card within five days of the approval.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
Halfpipe athletes will earn points toward qualifying for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifying
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The channel’s signature move is modifying Lada, primarily a Fiat car adapted for use in Russia.Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2024
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Candy-makers have responded by shrinking the size of the products, modifying recipes and leaning heavier into non-chocolate offerings.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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As workers began preparing the site for a speedy demolition, people began gathering across the street of what was left of the church.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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With catering, families can avoid the expense of purchasing and preparing large quantities of food, which can often go to waste.Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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An algorithm is a set of instructions enabling a computer program to put together different sources of information [data] and generate a result.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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This evolving alliance creates a complex and interactive threat environment, enabling these actors to exploit Western vulnerabilities, escalate strategic dilemmas, and impose severe costs.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The latest accident prompted anger at the government for not equipping the convoy with flotation devices.Jean-Yves Kamale and Wilson McMakin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Schools, organizations and governments must focus on expanding understanding of AI beyond tech professionals, equipping the public with the knowledge needed to engage thoughtfully with AI systems.Sarim Nadeem, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The debt limit is a relic of World War I, when Congress stopped authorizing individual instances of government borrowing and replaced them with a blanket authorization — up to a certain limit.Scott Horsley, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
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Fragments of the debates about authorizing the persecutions show courtiers much more concerned with policing ordinary life than their predecessors.Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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For many business leaders, building an AI strategy that aligns with organizational goals while empowering employees to embrace the change is challenging.Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The mom of two is widely known for her daring, trailblazing and even empowering looks and fashion philosophies.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Qualifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifying. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.
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