as in election
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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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Noun
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In the 2024 presidential election, then-Vice President Harris won the district over Trump by 69%-29%.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026 -
Our association’s governing documents require annual elections to be held at a meeting of the unit owners.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The process for selecting Powell’s replacement began in September with an 11-candidate field that included past and current Fed officials, economists, and Wall Street investment professionals.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Belichick was a part of a five-person pool separate from the 15-man modern-era ballot, in which each voter is tasked with selecting just three members to enter the Hall.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And expect to participate as a student of Spanish, identifying objects and colors as if in a beginner’s class.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Larimer County coroner will be responsible for identifying the driver after the family has been notified and an autopsy has been conducted, per the Denver Gazette.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Before the start of the festival, Mager, 40, got on a video call from her basement in Brooklyn to talk about the origins of the story, the casting and the picking of the songs for the musical numbers.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sonically, this fan-favorite from McCollum falls right in his wheelhouse with his muscular vocal picking up the pain and loneliness of the lyrics, bolstered by smooth piano, bass and surging electric guitar.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Now, the question of whether the US could again use force – or tactics like tariffs or sanctions – to strong-arm countries into choosing Washington’s interests over ties with China is a viable risk being evaluated in the region’s capitals.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The dramatic cover continues to guide the drama of the party, from Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) choosing Benedict as her bachelor of the season to Eloise (Claudia Jessie) discovering her sister Hyacinth (Florence Hunt) had snuck in to the ball.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Last week, Moncler Grenoble unveiled its Fall 2026 collection in Aspen, Colorado, marking the first American ski destination show for the Italian brand.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Digital detox spaces and innovative spa treatments will help guests escape from everyday life, while rotating art exhibits and activities like cooking classes, wine pairings, and cultural immersions will offer meaningful connections to the destination.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Two years later, Mathieu was named to the first Pro Bowl of his career and became a first-team All-Pro selection.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Tall Shaft Boots Knee-high boots were all the rage back in 2016, and the stylish trend happens to still be well-suited for winter travel this year—depending on your selection, that is.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Given that Trump won North Carolina, the endorsement instantly made Whatley the front-runner for the GOP nomination.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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Cassilly later began accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the board, which led to Norkaitis’ nomination.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Singling (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singling%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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