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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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 -
Find out if your dishwasher is on its last legs by identifying these important signs.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
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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What makes a local election issue big enough for voters to drive incumbents out of office?—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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That office is now headed by Jeanine Pirro, a former Fox News pundit notorious for spreading disinformation about Trump’s 2020 election loss.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 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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Liguria is now famous for some of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Italy, such as the Cinque Terre (a small cluster of villages nestled in the rocks overlooking the sea), Portofino and San Fruttuoso (a small monastery perched on a tiny island with a charming beach).—
Andrea Pietrini,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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When planning a vacation, many travelers consider the most trending or perennial destinations, only to find out everyone else had the same idea.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In those instances, QBs almost always comprise half or more of the first-round selections.—
Mike Hume,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Some may wonder why Brian Blades II — a preseason selection as a first-team All-Conference USA cornerback – is playing for FIU and not the University of Miami.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The show and Russell have picked up numerous awards nominations, including those for both Emmys and Golden Globes.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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In a public statement on Antoni’s nomination, the Friends of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a group of statisticians and economists, noted that stakeholders inside and outside the institution recognize the need to modernize.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These customers learn the hard way in viral Tiktok Adults ordering from the kid's menu more The kids menu is also becoming a go-to choice for adult diners, according to the survey.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Mimosa flights come with high-grade champagne, four glasses and a choice of numerous flavorings and a choice of numerous juices, including peach, coconut, watermelon, pomegranate, and kiwi.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Singling (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singling%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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