as in election
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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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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for singling (out)
Noun
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Republicans may be dismayed to see the two popular party leaders battling it out in what promises to be a brutal and expensive election.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026 -
During the most recent round of school board elections, for instance, 44 of 47 candidates endorsed by teacher unions won their elections.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That careful attention anticipated Ali’s own process of selecting all the looks for their New Year’s Eve wedding at the former Domino Sugar Factory in Brooklyn.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the Galacticoaster, for instance, riders will build a virtual approximation of a spaceship from a touchscreen, selecting options for wings, cannons and more.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, identifying the problem was only the first step.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Children begin identifying what works best for them.—
Reem Raouda,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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No competition, no tryouts, no picking by committee.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
6 Mar. 2026
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There are also fresh strawberries ripe for the picking, with blackberry vines along the side of the home.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kiwis moving abroad is not uncommon, and more Kiwis generally are choosing to leave than before; in the year ending November 2025, almost 122,000 people emigrated, a 4% jump from the previous year and higher than a previous spike in 2012.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Respect yourself by choosing quality items over the cheapest possible options, then treat those purchases with care.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Keeping this in mind, continue ahead for mind-bending travel destinations—some covered in mist, yes, others of the metaphorical variety.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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His Uber ride from the airport to his destination in the area was set to cost $58.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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However, the selection will be very limited early in the season.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The New Jersey Devils are reportedly open to trading 22-year-old defenseman Simon Nemec, the second overall selection in the 2022 draft.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Anti-interventionist voices in Washington are reconsidering their expectation that Vance — among the top contenders for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination — would stand up against more hawkish instincts.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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In an interview with ABC News in February, Moura recognized the nomination and said his goal is to be a trailblazer for recognition of South American film achievements.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Singling (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singling%20%28out%29. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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