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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Find out if your dishwasher is on its last legs by identifying these important signs.—
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
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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.—
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Why James Comey's Instagram post triggered federal response Comey was leading the FBI investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election when Trump fired him in May 2017.—
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Since Republicans won control of the White House and Congress on election day, the proportion of messages sent by Qatari operatives to conservative outlets and commenters has surged to more than half of their total correspondence with the media.—
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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.—
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But but all sorts of institutions — from universities to law firms — have been choosing protection over principle.—
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Del Rey, who recently added Amazon’s health business to her remit, told the audience at WWD’s 2025 Beauty CEO Summit that Amazon’s vision is to deliver an innovative, accessible health destination.—
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From all the bucket list destinations to the relationships that are built and the slew of activities to keep guests engaged onboard, this is not your average cruise.—
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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.—
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The lottery determines the order of the top four picks, with teams then picking in inverse order of record.—
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The biggest issue many will have will be Guardiola’s selection.—
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One year later, Crow-Armstrong looks like a certain All-Star selection and is the talk of the town.—
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The album's success propelled Boone to new heights, including a Grammy nomination and a slate of high-level performances.—
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Kendrick Lamar leads the nomination tally with 10, followed by Post Malone with eight.—
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Goal of the season This was a choice between Bowen’s superb strike from outside the box against Ipswich and his volley against Forest.—
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Columnist Jarrett Bell explores the difficult choice.—
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“Singling (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singling%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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