singling (out) 1 of 2

present participle of single (out)

singling (out)

2 of 2

noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for singling (out)
Verb
  • When selecting loose sprouts, choose those that are bright green with leaves tightly compacted together.
    Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Consider your budget before selecting a destination and talk to a small-ship travel advisor to get an idea of the region’s typical costs.
    Mary Curry, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • ProPublica is not identifying the former station chief or the contractor to protect their safety.
    T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
  • In August, Kelley was arrested and charged with three misdemeanors — one for electronic communications harassment and two for electronic disclosure of personal identifying information — following days of apparent confrontational social media posts allegedly doxxing her friends and family members.
    Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Team it with ballet flats or sneakers for a casual day of apple-picking or tailgating this fall, or dress it up with tights and boots for holiday celebrations and other special occasions.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Fall adventures like apple picking, shopping at the farmers market, or hiking colorful trails require the right footwear to keep your feet comfortable all day.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • So much so, eventually Hamblin ended up choosing the second and third pours of whiskey for us, instead of Gandano.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Birth parents frequently cite financial hardship as one of their primary reasons for choosing adoption.
    Nicole Chung, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Sandu’s reelection came amidst an election that was laced with allegations of Russian interference and was marred by fake bomb threats.
    Rajeev Tyagi, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Advertisement With Adams dropping out of the race, Mamdani is still set to face Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and Cuomo, who is mounting an independent bid after his loss in the Democratic primary, in November’s election.
    Chantelle Lee, Time, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Tim Weaver of Seattle Seahawks on SI has suggested that the Raiders could make sense as a potential trade destination for Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Travelers to the country’s national parks could see a big impact, affecting some of the most popular tourist destinations in the US.
    Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The trash-bin selection is one of the key steps in the city’s fitful transition to paid trash service, nearly three years after city voters narrowly approved a ballot measure allowing the city to start charging for it after more than a century.
    Sam Schulz, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
  • That inclusivity has been on display with the selections of both Lamar and Ocasio, the latter of whom Jay-Z praised in a statement tied to the announcement.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Other big stories ➤ David Schweikert's entrance into the Arizona governor's race has shaken up competition for the Republican nomination.
    Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • After all, a best new artist nomination or win still matters in the streaming era, particularly for those who aren’t household names.
    Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Singling (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singling%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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