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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This evolved into a prototype chiefly engineered by Burrell Smith, selecting for its CPU the 8-bit Motorola 6809 as an upgrade from the Apple II's MOS 6502 but still keeping costs low.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025 -
At the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, the Reply AI Film Festival named Love at First Sight by Jacopo Reale, its Grand Prize winner, The AI Film Festival announced winners during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, selecting from over 2,500 submissions from 67 countries.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This drives both day-to-day operations, like smarter procurement, as well as long-term strategy, like identifying and reducing emissions at the source.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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It was built in 1954 by mathematician and organist Leland Sprinkle, who spent years identifying which stalactites would produce the right notes.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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KuiMen Autumn Harvest Festival Wreath with Faux Apples This 22-inch-wide wreath showcases an array of faux apples, berries, pomegranates, and leaves, ideal for anyone who enjoys apple picking and baking apple pies.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As the fall season flourishes, activities like visiting a pumpkin patch, evening hayrides, apple-picking, and even jumping into leaf piles also become part of our daily rituals.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg publicly disagreed with former Vice President Kamala Harris’s judgment in deciding against choosing him as vice president.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The pair revisit past complications in their relationship before acting on their unbreakable connection and choosing to be together.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In Argentina, two have been convicted, including Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who was found guilty of fraudulent administration in 2022 and is currently under house arrest and banned from running for election; while in Guatemala, three have been convicted.—
Sofía Benavides,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The partisan map, if passed at the polls, would replace the independent commission's work for the next three elections.—
Larry Kaplow,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At this luxury destination, exclusive villas can cost around $50,000 a night.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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The destination will regularly examine box office and ticket sales as well as social buzz that is linked to viewing behaviors.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Our top selection in this one for his tactical abilities and the jockey/trainer combo.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The data comes from a random selection of messages sent to ChatGPT on its consumer plans (not enterprise or education), including ChatGPT Free, Plus, and Pro, between May 2024 and June 2025.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her third record, 2024’s Charm, earned the artist her first Grammy nomination for best alternative album.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps that also helps account for his generosity, including through his foundation, that has earned him the Chiefs’ nomination for the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Singling (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singling%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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