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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Neuberger disclosed this information just after the FBI and CISA issued guidance on identifying the hackers.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024 -
Prepare by identifying potential roadblocks and devising contingency plans.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Before Trump’s election, Somin had been sounding the alarm about the illegality of imposing tariffs without Congress, but the way to get this issue into court is to find plaintiffs who are harmed by the tariffs and thus have legal standing to sue.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Negotiations between the parties began soon after the German election in February, but ran into hurdles in recent weeks after initial strong progress with the talks prompting a major fiscal reform package.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Many retailers, brands and vendors are now choosing Copen as a supplier because of our exceptional work in preparing documentation tailored to the specific needs of each brand, covering multiple regions.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Dec. 2024
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Grapes are also a symbol of good luck, with many choosing to eat 12 on New Year's Eve for 12 months of good luck.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Her expertise is 'luxury intelligence' – interesting openings that have a story to tell and new destinations.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Sedona, Arizona 122 miles from Phoenix, Arizona; 350 miles from Albuquerque, New Mexico The desert town got its Dark Sky designation in 2014, and nowadays offers an array of distinct destinations, coined the Secret 7, for optimal stargazing.—
Regan Stephens,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Reserving restaurants, purchasing park hoppers, and picking your favorite room in advance can all be done via app or phone.—
Annemarie Dooling,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Instead of picking an immediate replacement for the 60-year-old morning show mainstay to join Bush Hager, the show will try out different A-listers to find the best fit.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Fans at the Chanticleers’ six home games in 2025 can acquire four items per concession stand visit from a selection of hot dogs, popcorn, nachos and fountain drinks.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Since The Last Five Years has ongoing performances from now through June 2025 scheduled, prices vary depending on show date, seat selection and ticket site.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Over the last year, Boone has earned a 2025 Grammy nomination for best new artist, and was named newcomer of the year by Variety Hitmakers in 2024.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Thanks to its runaway success—including 10 Emmy wins out of 20 nominations—The White Lotus, once billed as a limited series, has morphed into an anthology show.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With a user-friendly interface and rich features, Zoom has been the top choice for video calls.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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With this versatility in mind, color choices range from neutral black to navy, beige, or off-white.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Singling (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singling%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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