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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as in picking
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for singling (out)
Verb
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Find out if your dishwasher is on its last legs by identifying these important signs.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025 -
The new telescope could help fill in the gap by getting a wider view of the galaxy – identifying objects of scientific interest that telescopes like Hubble and Webb can then go study up close.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After leafing through the hefty menu I am beset by option paralysis, eventually ignoring drinks called ‘Corpse Reviver’ and ‘Balls’, instead choosing ‘Leave For Milan’, which includes gin, vermouth and some sort of rhubarb foam.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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But but all sorts of institutions — from universities to law firms — have been choosing protection over principle.—
Dan Primack,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Voting before the primary election is expected to provide Detroiters the flexibility to submit their ballots early and avoid long lines at the polls.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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For one thing, the Presidential election in the U.S. had gone his way: Kamala Harris would never have matched the uncritical support offered by Trump.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Lane’s snap count decreased quite a bit during a stretch in the second half of the season before picking back up again.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The lottery determines the order of the top four picks, with teams then picking in inverse order of record.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Access is strictly by boat transfer from Zapote Bar, the resort’s award-winning cocktail destination.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Consider hiring a photographer at your destination to capture family and maternity photos to help cherish the trip for years to come.—
Danielle Owen,
Parents,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Customers can purchase or rent a selection of media titles from Prime Video without having an Amazon Prime or Prime Video account.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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At Pier South, Roppongi offers a fresh take on classic favorites such as the famous crab stack, mouth-watering onion rings and Mongolian Shrimp, along with a vibrant selection of sushi, Asian tapas and bold entrées like crying tiger steak.—
Advertorial,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Seehorn's turn on the show, as fellow lawyer Kim Wexler, earned her two Emmy nominations throughout its six-season run between 2015 and 2022.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Her nomination advanced through a Senate committee—along party lines—earlier this month but is awaiting a full Senate vote on her confirmation.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The city's choice to close fewer homeless camps in recent years differs from some communities that have banned public camping and a new Trump directive to remove people from the streets.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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With more injuries than several teams combined, the Los Angeles Dodgers have no choice but to add to their bullpen at the trade deadline.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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“Singling (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singling%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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