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
  • This analysis of an innovative AI advancement is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to timeliness and personalization, using AI in recognition and rewards programs can help prevent human oversight by identifying milestones and smaller contributions that might otherwise be missed.
    Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of identifying
Noun
  • The suit -- which names the newspaper's parent company, Gannett; its former pollster J. Ann Selzer; and her polling firm -- centers on a Selzer poll released three days before the presidential election that showed Trump trailing Vice President Kamala Harris.
    Elahe Izadi, arkansasonline.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The Wisconsin partisan primary election was held on Tuesday.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of election
Verb
  • Dragonfly is scheduled to arrive in 2034, choosing a new location to land every Titan day (equivalent to 16 Earth days) to take samples of the giant moon’s prebiotic chemistry.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Chicago’s best wine clubs Wine is an obvious gift for any wine lover, but choosing the right bottle can be daunting, especially if your recipient is a seasoned connoisseur.
    Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of choosing
Noun
  • The campaign will run into 2025. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
    John Kell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Here are 11 of the most affordable ski destinations around the U.S. Without a doubt, skiing in the U.S. has become very expensive.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of destination
Verb
  • Strategic timing is more than just picking a launch date.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The trick will be picking the right one.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of picking
Noun
  • The Sun Devils came into the weekend ranked No. 15 by the selection committee.
    The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
  • New York Rangers The New York Rangers have 5 total selections to the 4 Nations Face-Off including an NHL-high 3 selections to Team USA.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of selection
Noun
  • Since debuting in 2019, the series has received 29 Emmy nominations including outstanding comedy series and won in 2022 in the fantasy/sci-fi costumes category.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Kushner's, Barrack's and McMahon's nominations all require confirmation from the U.S. Senate.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of nomination
Noun
  • The narrow definition of who the competition was meant merging two competitors in a market posed a bigger risk to consumers of less choice and potentially higher prices.
    Alexander Coolidge, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Trade groups have also emphasized concern with the choice.
    Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of choice
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