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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The new telescope could help fill in the gap by getting a wider view of the galaxy – identifying objects of scientific interest that telescopes like Hubble and Webb can then go study up close.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025 -
Find out if your dishwasher is on its last legs by identifying these important signs.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After leafing through the hefty menu I am beset by option paralysis, eventually ignoring drinks called ‘Corpse Reviver’ and ‘Balls’, instead choosing ‘Leave For Milan’, which includes gin, vermouth and some sort of rhubarb foam.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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These improvements came from choosing the right ERP, working with experienced implementers and using an agile approach during implementation.—
Dmitriy Stepanov,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Turkish voters punished him and his Justice and Development Party (AKP) in local elections last year.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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If the mayor and his bloc won’t act, voters will in the next election.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Lane’s snap count decreased quite a bit during a stretch in the second half of the season before picking back up again.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The lottery determines the order of the top four picks, with teams then picking in inverse order of record.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The fateful family vacation that cemented Nashville as her ultimate destination.—
Nancy Kruh,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Extend Patio Season with All-Weather Furniture Summer may be the official patio season for those who live in colder climates, but thanks to all-season furniture, patios and porches are becoming year-round destinations.—
Kendall Bettle,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
Noun
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As Tinos is also a beloved foodie destination and a farmer’s island, the hotel’s various food and beverage offerings nod to the timeless Cycladic specialities of the island– even down by the beach bar, which will serve a selection of local finger foods and fresh crudos.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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There are reasons to find joy in and be proud of the selection of Manny Machado, who will start at third base for the National League in Tuesday’s game, right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. and relievers Jason Adam and Robert Suarez.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Seehorn's turn on the show, as fellow lawyer Kim Wexler, earned her two Emmy nominations throughout its six-season run between 2015 and 2022.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Mangione won two Grammys, out of 14 nominations, in a career that spanned 30 albums.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Between the heat and sweltering humidity, long pants aren’t typically our first choice when getting dressed in the summer.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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The Falcon 9 is routinely the rocket of choice to launch NASA astronaut missions to the International Space Station and is the exclusive launch provider for Musk's Starlink satellite deliveries.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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“Singling (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singling%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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