as in picking
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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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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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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
Noun
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Durbin's retirement leaves an opening in Senate Democratic leadership at a time when the party is searching for new leaders to chart its direction in the wake of the 2024 presidential election, when Republicans kept control of the House and flipped the Senate and White House.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The 2026 elections offer Democrats a chance to change the makeup of the Senate and House, with Republicans currently holding majorities in both chambers. Update 4/23/25, 12:37 p.m.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 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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Experts told Outside that, between 2022 and 2024, consumers were choosing to spend on travel or gear.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Aerial footage captured on Wednesday, April 23 shows masses of seaweed lining the shore of Miami Beach, a famous destination and beach getaway for travelers.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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After Hamilton had departed for his next race destination in Miami, the ribbon was replaced with a police line at the entrance, in fears of crowd and store safety, with shelves being emptied by staff as a precaution.—
Andrew Mackie,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 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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Jury selection had already been completed and opening statements were about to begin March 3.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Browns have the No. 2 selection and could end up with Shedeur Sanders.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His consolation prize is a nomination to the U.N. ambassadorship.—
The Editors,
National Review,
2 May 2025
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Theater's highest honor, getting recognized with a nomination typically leads to an influx in box office sales, which new musicals desperately need during the crowded spring season.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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For those not skilled in cooking, baking, or crafting, a bottle of wine may seem like an obvious choice for a host gift.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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The 266th pope led with humble demeanor and lived a modest lifestyle — choices that stood in contrast to some previous popes.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Singling (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singling%20%28out%29. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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