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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For people who live outside of high-risk flood zones, skipping flood insurance and selecting lower-cost add-ons, like sump pump coverage, is routine.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025 -
Schloss Johannisberg further refined its approach to harvesting, introducing Auslese in 1787, which meant selecting grapes even later in the season, especially those affected by botrytis.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
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Avivi said that gathering information on Hamas terrorists and the organization’s structure has been an ongoing effort for years, including mapping platoons, companies, and battalions, as well as identifying commanders.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Such ciphers are easy to crack using techniques such as checking letter frequency and identifying common patterns.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Luckily for all those who love a ‘lil color, The Lip Treatment has four shades ripe for the picking, from the delicate, ultra-sheer Bare to the darker, sumptuous, ideal-for-fall Cocoa.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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With hayrides, apple picking, and football comes the arrival of October Prime Day, which is back this week for its third year in a row.—
Madison Yauger,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Since they’re designed to last for generations, choosing the right pan is essential when the time comes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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Some people tap out during training, choosing a different role or company.—
Samuel Burke,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hundreds of thousands of the paper’s readers abandoned it last year when Bezos decided not to endorse in the presidential election and to overhaul the opinion section.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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From coverage of the Tennessee Three expulsion votes to the mayoral election and local development, we are deeply invested in the stories that shape our region.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Naoshima, one of Japan’s art islands and a cultural destination in its own right, also has several nice places to cool off; try Gotanji Bathing Beach, which is on the island’s shuttle-bus route.—
Kristin Braswell,
AFAR Media,
7 Oct. 2025
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How do the Giants reform the image of SF into a free-agent destination?—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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McSweeney’s elevation appeared bizarre, but Bailey and his selection team have openly stated their belief that the Test team should contain the best six batters regardless of position.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Each recommendation appears directly within the chat, and tapping a selection instantly opens the Spotify app for seamless listening.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In addition to being popular with audiences, critics have also praised Bates’ performance, with the actress earning an Emmy nomination for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for the first season.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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As for acting and producing, Gomez has won Emmys for Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building and earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in 2024’s Emilia Pérez.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
9 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 11 Oct. 2025.
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