SINGLING (OUT) Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

singling (out) 1 of 2

noun

as in election

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singling (out)

2 of 2

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

Speaking of the midterms, Mitt Romney was heard from after the elections Tuesday night.

— Mitt Cassidy, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Statistical data shows that total expenditure for these midterms approached 12 billion dollars, with Musk contributing nearly 500 million dollars to the Republican party as the election cycle's single largest individual donor.

— , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of election

Verb

Before selecting the least uncomfortable version, ask which limits are fixed and which details can change.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
The production team scouted 16 castles all across Europe before selecting Schleissheim Palace, just outside of Munich, Germany, as its main location.

— Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of selecting

Verb

OpenAI said the partnership would bring different expertise and approaches to identifying weaknesses.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
The lawsuit says Brave crawled and copied content from more than 30 billion webpages in its index without identifying itself or providing the owners of websites any mechanism to block its crawler, according to the newspapers’ complaint.

— Molly Crane Newman, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of identifying

Noun

Visit Langley, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack for farm-to-table dining, seasonal markets, and fruit picking in the warmer months, or spend an afternoon exploring the region’s homegrown drinks scene.

— Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026
However, the announcement does not provide measured picking rates, error frequencies, or other performance results from the trial.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of picking

Verb

For a young scientist, choosing a career in research requires confidence that years of training will lead to an opportunity to contribute.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
For a seller choosing a grader, that established resale demand can outweigh a competitor’s lower fees or faster turnaround times.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of choosing

Noun

The compact pouch is designed to hold small essentials against your body, and its soft, breathable, skin-friendly fabric is a thoughtful detail for warmer destinations where extra layers aren’t practical.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026
In Argentina, Leo will visit Buenos Aires, Luján and Córdoba before heading to Peru, his second homeland and the final destination of his tour.

— ISABEL DEBRE, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026

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Noun

Investigations should examine eligibility rules, selection practices, and institutional relationships rather than treating every demographic disparity as proof of wrongdoing.

— Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Holt Renfrew shoppers can also purchase a selection of caviars, including Baeri, Kaluga, and Royal Ossetra varieties along with mother-of-pearl caviar spoons, ceramic ashtrays, and other collectibles.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of selection

Noun

Ross’s depiction of the jazz singer garnered her a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination, among other accolades.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026
On the dancehall side, Buju Banton (who won here in 2011 for Before the Dawn) could pick up a nod for Too Too Bad, while Masicka has the new school’s best shot at nomination here with Forever Reign.

— Kyle Denis, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2026

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