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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Those images were released as police requested the public's assistance in identifying the man, who fled the train.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
31 Dec. 2024 -
Still, researchers are working on identifying biomarkers in gut bacteria that someday could help tailor decisions on how to use existing therapies — or develop new treatments.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Trade policy uncertainty, as measured by an index that counts news articles mentioning the topic, spiked after President Donald Trump won election in November.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Open Secrets said renewable energy interests donated $2.5 million to federal candidates during the 2024 election cycle.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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But in their case, the primates use the forest as a pharmacy, seemingly picking and choosing leaves and woods with healing properties.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
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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
Noun
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Together they are designed to provide the 8.8 million pounds of thrust to propel Orion to deep-space destinations.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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Restaurant options include Pacific, the resort’s signature brasserie-style restaurant and bar featuring Australian spirits, as well as Amici, a Mediterranean dining destination.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That’s the cost of not picking in the first round in each of the last three drafts.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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The wines also live up to the hype, and are presented to guests alongside a rotating selection of wines from around the world (e.g., grower Champagne).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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Great staff, great selection, not a lick of snobbery.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Culkin received his first-ever Oscar nomination and win for the role after also recently taking best supporting actor at the Critics Choice Awards, BAFTAs and SAG Awards, sweeping the season with a Golden Globe win, as well.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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This is Blumberg’s first Oscars win and first nomination.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Yet the Trump administration remains confident that tariffs are the best choice to expand U.S. manufacturing and attract foreign investment.—
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arkansasonline.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Laid out bare, is this a choice at all? CNN’s Svitlana Vlasova contributed to this report.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
4 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 14 Mar. 2025.
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