singling (out) 1 of 2

noun

Definition of singling (out)next
as in picking

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singling (out)

2 of 2

verb

present participle of single (out)
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)
  1. identifying
  2. election
  3. choosing
  4. destination
  5. picking
  6. selection
  7. nomination
  8. choice
Verb
  • Whale surveys like this are critical to identifying and cataloging every right whale calf that's born, important work because these are some of the most endangered whales in the world.
    Emily Jones, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Prepare by identifying potential roadblocks and devising contingency plans.
    Mark Murphy, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of identifying
Noun
  • In this case, the special election will be November 2026, and the winner will remain in office until Vance's term was to expire.
    Ed O'Keefe, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The election placed Muizzu in the middle of a tug-of-war between India and China for strategic access to a key area of the Indian Ocean for security monitoring and shipping.
    Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of election
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of choosing
Noun
  • Some, for example, compare the vow to rename the Gulf of Mexico to Trump’s campaign promises: Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The Arenado-Red Sox rumors picked up steam early this week, with multiple reports indicating Boston is the preferred trade destination for the St. Louis Cardinals star.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of destination
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of picking
Noun
  • Those modern tables with their high-definition displays and brilliant LED lights are getting the most attention, but there is a breed of pinball enthusiast who not only owns a selection of classic machines but also obsessively maintains and restores them.
    Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Compensatory selections will be finalized in the coming weeks.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of selection
Noun
  • The Whites also picked up CMA Awards nominations in categories including horizon award, instrumental group of the year and vocal group of the year.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The Critics Choice Awards—slated for Sunday—were postponed due to the fires, while the Screen Actors Guild cancelled its in-person awards nomination ceremony last week.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of nomination
Noun
  • In his case, Ament will get 90% of what is put up in his name at the school of his choice, with 3% going to his teammates there and 7% being kept by Fanstake.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Each car has space for 34 passengers, nearly all of whom get choice views of France’s fourth-largest urban center in cabins designed by a Ferrari alum.
    Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of choice
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