1
as in selecting
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
she quickly singled out the most qualified candidate from the pool of the applicants
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2
as in identifying
to find out or establish the identity of
through careful reasoning and the process of elimination, neighbors singled her out as the writer of the anonymous letter
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as in picking
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for singling (out)
Verb
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The new telescope could help fill in the gap by getting a wider view of the galaxy – identifying objects of scientific interest that telescopes like Hubble and Webb can then go study up close.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025 -
Find out if your dishwasher is on its last legs by identifying these important signs.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
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After leafing through the hefty menu I am beset by option paralysis, eventually ignoring drinks called ‘Corpse Reviver’ and ‘Balls’, instead choosing ‘Leave For Milan’, which includes gin, vermouth and some sort of rhubarb foam.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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These improvements came from choosing the right ERP, working with experienced implementers and using an agile approach during implementation.—
Dmitriy Stepanov,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Lukashenko has since extended his rule for a seventh term following a January 2025 election that the opposition called a farce.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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After Republicans capitalized on using social media to win the 2024 elections, the party has run into some tiffs since November that political insiders don’t see stopping anytime soon.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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Lane’s snap count decreased quite a bit during a stretch in the second half of the season before picking back up again.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The lottery determines the order of the top four picks, with teams then picking in inverse order of record.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In reality, archiving is the process of identifying and relocating specific data, whereas the storage platform is simply the destination.—
Carl D'Halluin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The area is a major tourist destination and economic hub—Wednesday's events prompted evacuations, shelter-in-place orders, and a temporary closure of the downtown Santa Monica train station.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The 18-year-old Frenchman is considered a boom-or-bust selection who offers long-term upside and defensive versatility.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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As complexity scales, agents can run into tool selection errors or apply context in ways that stop making sense.—
Kevin Novak,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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On Monday, two major labor union leaders, Randi Weingarten and Lee Saunders, stepped down from their DNC roles, citing dissatisfaction with Martin’s leadership and exclusion from critical committee nominations.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2025
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Morse earned his Emmy nominations for his intense turn as Detective Michael Tritter on House (2006), and as George Washington on HBO's John Adams (2008).—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
18 June 2025
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As the 2025 legislative sessions wrap up, one thing is clear: The once radical idea of giving every family access to educational choice is now mainstream.—
Ed Tarnowski,
National Review,
20 June 2025
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When including undecided voters, the first ranked choice margin goes to 43% for Cuomo and 35% for Mamdani.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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“Singling (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singling%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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