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to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
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Recent Examples of culling
The culling perfectly played into ongoing fears that AI automation is coming for white-collar jobs, a major job market and economic disruption that workers are becoming increasingly worried about — and which clearly has execs salivating.
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
Around 40% of employees expect to follow Siemiatkowski’s lead in culling staff down the line as a result of AI, according to the 2025 World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Florida’s way of culling the program reduces the income eligibility.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Veterinary experts recommend culling infected animals or isolating them.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 Dec. 2025
But even bad songs are tough to whittle into a list and culling some of the worst offenders is highly subjective.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Most human cases have occurred after coming into contact with infected cattle, infected poultry farms or other culling operations.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2025
In most economies, the market would sort out this mess by culling the weakest players.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
But the troops won’t be culling the bears – they’re not allowed to under Japanese law.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
Around 40% of employees expect to follow Siemiatkowski’s lead in culling staff down the line as a result of AI, according to the 2025 World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Florida’s way of culling the program reduces the income eligibility.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Veterinary experts recommend culling infected animals or isolating them.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 Dec. 2025
But even bad songs are tough to whittle into a list and culling some of the worst offenders is highly subjective.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Most human cases have occurred after coming into contact with infected cattle, infected poultry farms or other culling operations.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2025
In most economies, the market would sort out this mess by culling the weakest players.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
But the troops won’t be culling the bears – they’re not allowed to under Japanese law.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for culling
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The Duchess opted for another look from the designer on day three of her and Prince Harry's visit to Colombia, this time selecting an easy-breezy matching top and skirt.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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This is why selecting the appropriate size and style of area rug for your room is crucial.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sleep divorce simply means couples choosing to sleep in separate beds or bedrooms.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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These funky new qLDPC codes come in many forms, and choosing which one to use typically involves a tradeoff.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot-1 guard followed up his 36-point night against the Hawks by picking the Hornets apart with paint jumpers, going 8-for-10 in the paint with just one shot inside the restricted area.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Even if the Broncos trust Dobbins to become durable, picking his successor is logical.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Culling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culling. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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