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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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for singling (out)
Noun
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Here’s a look at each election office and how to get in touch with them.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026 -
Two polls published last week showed Hungary’s center-right Tisza party widening its lead over Orban’s ruling Fidesz party ahead of the April 12 parliamentary election, although a large share of voters remained undecided.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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The site functions as a public service that allows the creator to stay mentally engaged while identifying trends and connections between stories that might otherwise go unnoticed by those too busy to consume multiple news sources.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Spring weather on the Front Range can be invigorating, but for Paton and Payton, April beauty is identifying a mid-round pick who becomes an impact player.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Not Trump, who, in the midst of a war with a state sponsor of terrorism, has persisted in picking fights over the funding of the Department of Homeland Security.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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This Apple deal is ripe for the picking!—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
1 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
Noun
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Kuwait’s Al Salmi tanker was attacked at the port connected to the United Arab Emirates city better known as a destination for influencers, Reuters and The New York Times reported.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, solar power is far more efficient for most destinations in the inner solar system.—
David W. Brown,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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UConn has relied all season on Strong and Fudd, a pair of All-America selections who were steady throughout the season.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Spence collaborated with Carrasco on the selection and placement of a variety of plants, noting the southwest exposure.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Kim Hammer won the Republican nomination for the state's top election job in a heated runoff race on Tuesday, March 31, according to AP and NBC News.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Former Tulsa Board of Education member Jennettie Marshall and former El Reno Public Schools Superintendent Craig McVay are running for the Democratic nomination.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Singling (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singling%20%28out%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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