eligible

adjective

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as in qualified

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Recent Examples of eligible Even programs with authorization might not be eligible for professional licensure. — Kat Ramkumar, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026 It was also reported Friday that Howard unenrolled the students about a month after offering voluntary early retirement buyouts to 600 eligible employees. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 The Women’s National Basketball Players Association addressed the broader controversy Friday without defining who is eligible to play. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 The company also is being asked to provide free broadband and Wi-Fi service for about 50 eligible institutions, including schools, libraries and community centers for several years. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eligible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eligible
  1. qualified
  2. able
  3. capable
  4. skilled
  5. competent
  6. prepared
Adjective
  • Bishop Moore as qualified for the playoffs in 18 consecutive seasons.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
  • According to Baseball Savant, out of 60 qualified receivers, Garver ranks 49th in Catcher Framing Runs and 52nd in Shadow Strike% this season.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of qualified
Adjective
  • Most cabins only accommodate two people, and any youngsters onboard would have to be able to dine with and otherwise mingle with adults.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Metro Atlanta residents trying to reach or assist relatives in Colombia may also be able to seek guidance from the Consulate General of Colombia in Atlanta.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of able
Adjective
  • With the high humidity back in place, any storms that develop will be capable of producing torrential downpours that could lead to flash flooding.
    — Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The trumpets required skilled metal workers capable of making both a beautiful and working musical instrument.
    — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of capable
Adjective
  • Analyzing a potential legal challenge The prospect of a trans woman who is skilled enough at basketball to play in the WNBA and who seeks employment in the WNBA is uncertain and, for now, speculative.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer found that AI-skilled workers earned a 56% average wage premium in 2024 and that required skills are changing 66% faster in roles most exposed to AI.
    — Daniel Gumucio, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of skilled
Adjective
  • Political consultant David Brown is competent enough to make up his own mind to choose to be on Soffer’s team or not.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This difference of faith in the capabilities of competent government versus private entities has provided the space for the DSA to become more popular.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of competent
Adjective
  • Job candidates are expected to be accurate, prepared and transparent throughout the hiring process.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The depth chart remains murky, but Nunez-Roches would be well prepared to take more snaps.
    — Abby DiSalvo, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
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