singling (out) 1 of 2

noun

as in election

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singling (out)

2 of 2

verb

present participle of single (out)
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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  1. election
  2. selecting
  3. identifying
  4. picking
  5. choosing
  6. destination
  7. selection
  8. nomination
Noun
  • The bank froze the gold after the UK – along with the US and numerous other countries – refused to recognize Maduro as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed 2018 presidential election.
    — German Padinger, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • One bill sought to lower the threshold for rejecting district court judges in retention elections from 50% of the vote plus one to 40%.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of election
Verb
  • Learn more about milkweed and selecting native plants suited for the Kansas City area with these resources.
    — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • People are selecting from an assortment of premium Lindt chocolates at the Lindt & Sprungli chocolate shop.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 26 July 2026
Definition of selecting
Verb
  • In the video, the worker wore an ID badge identifying her as a union member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
  • This includes identifying what messages resonate, where deals stall and how buyers respond over time, while giving teams the context to adapt in real time.
    — Tom Burke, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of identifying
Noun
  • Mangoes are ripe for the picking in South Florida and the avocado trees are full.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • In her youth, John had taught her that children’s birthday parties were ripe for the picking.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of picking
Verb
  • The grand possibilities came down to James choosing to ride with Curry for a most fascinating journey.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • In my opinion, choosing the right pair of wedding shoes is even more important than finding a dress.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
Definition of choosing
Noun
  • Homeowners at The Club at Brickell Bay, a 43-story condo that’s a popular Airbnb destination, had scheduled a visit from city code compliance inspectors who planned to gather evidence of hazardous building code and short-term rental violations.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • The crew’s safety was confirmed and the vessel continued to its destination, the agency reported.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of destination
Noun
  • The squad has yet to be confirmed but Josh Abe, Will Wright, Kieran Morrison, James McConnell, Lewis Koumas, Josh Sonni-Lambie, Mor Talla Ndiaye, Luke Chambers and Ifeanyi Ndukwe are among those in the mix for selection.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Jameson maker Pernod Ricard, Patrón owner Bacardi Limited and Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila are just a few of the alcohol companies expanding their mini bottle selections.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of selection
Noun
  • The calendar decision is one of the first major milestones in what's expected to be a tumultuous two-year sprint to the Democratic nomination.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • Republican leaders had warned his nomination would put the state in play and force the party to spend millions of dollars defending what would have otherwise been a safe seat.
    — Jill Colvin, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Definition of nomination
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