SINGLING (OUT) Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

as in election

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singling (out)

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verb

present participle of single (out)

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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Noun

There have been some limited cases in which noncitizens have been criminally charged for voting or attempting to vote, including in Michigan, but it's been rare and not thought to have altered the outcome of any elections.

— Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The prime minister raised the death toll to 141 amid conflicting intelligence accounts, mounting humanitarian strain in Ceuta and opposition calls for his resignation and early elections ahead of a national vote next year.

— Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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Verb

While the species can reach large tree height, selecting a smaller bush variety that produces blue-green fruits in fall is a plus for the garden.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026
Outside of selecting at the top of the draft for several more seasons, this organization doesn’t have many avenues to upgrade its roster and couldn’t afford to miss the opportunity to bet long and big on Buium.

— Thomas Drance, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of selecting

Verb

Mensah is at his best identifying vulnerable matchups and delivering with accuracy.

— Dane Brugler, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
But for thousands who still mourn, especially in the New York region on the 25th anniversary, such fundamental concerns about identifying the victims, counting the dead and finding the culprits is the equivalent of an open wound.

— Mike Kelly, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of identifying

Verb

Give that interest something concrete, such as researching a course, comparing destinations, or choosing a date.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
In November, voters in 26 states will elect a secretary of state, choosing the officials who will oversee the 2028 presidential race throughout most of the country.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of choosing

Noun

Today, Indiana is the national champion, and its program is the type of destination that a player from, say a UNT, aspires to play for.

— Mac Engel September 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
Expedia has found that prices this fall in its top 10 US destinations, including New York, Miami and New Orleans, are higher than this summer, with lodging costs up an average of 20% and flight prices 2% higher.

— Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026

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Stribling’s second-round selection by the 49ers was one of the biggest discussion topics among draft media and personalities this offseason, many of whom considered the pick a reach.

— Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Art Marroquin, spokesman for the Port of Long Beach, said the two ports are still engaged in a competitive selection process for a short line rail operator and declined further comment.

— John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of selection

Noun

That message helped inspire her own trailblazing political career that eventually led her to become the first female presidential candidate to win a major party’s nomination during the 2016 election cycle.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
The council then has the final say in approving — or rejecting — Lucas’ nomination.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

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