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
  • The labeling process involves identifying and categorizing your thoughts to gain some emotional distance and clarity.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Begin by identifying one or two areas where AI could have an immediate impact, implement a cost-effective tool and measure the results.
    Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of identifying
Noun
  • But after the election, Bessent reportedly backed away from that plan.
    Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Three days after the election, Crigler filed a petition for a recount with the Boone County Circuit Court.
    Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of election
Verb
  • The key to success lies in choosing the right type of air purifier withappropriate filtration technology.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • But intentionally looking for cyclists or choosing to drive unaware can be the difference between life and death for someone who’s just trying to get home.
    Emily Pape, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of choosing
Noun
  • Porto was just named Europe's leading seaside metropolitan destination in the 2024 World Travel Awards.
    Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Tech-savvy workers are swapping expensive global cities for up-and-coming destinations to both live and work remotely.
    Chloe Berger, Fortune Europe, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of destination
Verb
  • Governments often do a poor job of picking winners.
    Ryan Craig, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • These racists were then able to spin a narrative about how Black players were picking on Clark, relying on all the racist stereotypes of Black people as dangerous, violent, and treacherous.
    Susan M. Shaw, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of picking
Noun
  • His selection to serve as Trump’s top diplomat completes a drastic turnaround from 2016, when the two were fierce rivals in the GOP presidential primary.
    Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
  • On Kennedy's selection to lead the Health and Human Services Department, Haley criticized his lack of expertise in health care and his previous party affiliation as a Democrat.
    Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of selection
Noun
  • This year's show, hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning, and Lainey Wilson, included multiple nominations for Kentucky artists including the unstoppable Stapleton.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Morgan Wallen went into the 58th annual CMA Awards as the leading contender, with seven nominations.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of nomination
Noun
  • See popular national choices in 2024 What Kentucky city is best for celebrating Thanksgiving Day?
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of their choices, and cotton offers a sustainability story.
    Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of choice
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