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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Prepare by identifying potential roadblocks and devising contingency plans.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024 -
Wastewater monitoring is a critical tool in tracking the virus's spread and identifying emerging trends early.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Participation in municipal elections jumped by about 10 percentage points once mail voting was widely adopted, according to a study by Brigham Young University.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Dominican man without legal status accused of falsely registering to vote in Broward A Dominican man without U.S. legal status registered to vote in Broward County to cast a ballot in the 2022 midterm elections in Florida, according to federal charges.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 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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Printemps, a famous French luxury retail destination, opened 40,000 square feet of selling space in Manhattan.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
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The fifth largest metro area in the United States, Houston has long been considered a potential expansion destination for the NHL, with Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta’s name typically connected to either a relocated team or expansion franchise.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 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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Here’s a selection of 20 award-winning white wines that retail for $10 or less, each recognized by major wine competitions with multiple awards for quality and value.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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As many All-Star selections in four games (15) as in the previous 11 years combined.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wicked — which earned Oscar nominations for Best Picture and stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande — is coming to streaming on Peacock this week.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Of her 37 Grammy nominations, Blige owns nine trophies and won at least one award each in the pop, R&B, hip-hop and gospel categories.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sides included fries, chili and chili cheese fries, and there were four choices of housemade sauces.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Mar. 2025
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This disparity created an uneven playing field, in which issues in Calumet City were overshadowed, preventing our residents from fully understanding the stakes and choices before them.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 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 25 Mar. 2025.
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