singling (out) 1 of 2

noun

as in election

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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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  1. election
  2. selecting
  3. identifying
  4. picking
  5. choosing
  6. destination
  7. selection
  8. nomination
Noun
  • There have been some limited cases in which noncitizens have been criminally charged for voting or attempting to vote, including in Michigan, but it's been rare and not thought to have altered the outcome of any elections.
    — Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The prime minister raised the death toll to 141 amid conflicting intelligence accounts, mounting humanitarian strain in Ceuta and opposition calls for his resignation and early elections ahead of a national vote next year.
    — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of election
Verb
  • For example, selecting a chair that encourages an upright posture can reduce pain and injury risk, especially when gamers couple ergonomics with an exercise program that centers on functional strength, mobility and stretching of the upper limbs.
    — Erica D. Henn, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The city will begin the process of selecting a shelter operator next year, Bontrager previously said during a community meeting.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of selecting
Verb
  • That day in the spring brought the work of several tenacious investigators – with the assist of genetic genealogy – closer to identifying the remains.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
  • And many doctors who certify deaths in emergency rooms and hospitals, or for patients who die at home, don't have protocols for confidently identifying heat impacts, says Khatana.
    — Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of identifying
Noun
  • Don’t miss apple picking from century-old orchards at Robinette’s Apple Haus and Winery.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • From leaf-peeping in the Adirondacks to apple picking in Georgia, these destinations showcase the best of fall family travel.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of picking
Verb
  • By choosing a highly machinable material and bonding it, Flit achieves a frame that as light and structurally sound as titanium, but at a fraction of the production complexity – and cost.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The clearest sign of the change came in 2024, when a study recorded Americans choosing cannabis over alcohol for daily consumption, marking the first time in history that cannabis has overtaken alcohol as the preferred daily substance.
    — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of choosing
Noun
  • Today, Indiana is the national champion, and its program is the type of destination that a player from, say a UNT, aspires to play for.
    — Mac Engel September 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Expedia has found that prices this fall in its top 10 US destinations, including New York, Miami and New Orleans, are higher than this summer, with lodging costs up an average of 20% and flight prices 2% higher.
    — Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of destination
Noun
  • Troy Polamalu was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection at safety for the Steelers.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The selection process does not judge whether a study is admirable or absurd, good or bad.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of selection
Noun
  • That message helped inspire her own trailblazing political career that eventually led her to become the first female presidential candidate to win a major party’s nomination during the 2016 election cycle.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The council then has the final say in approving — or rejecting — Lucas’ nomination.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of nomination
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“Singling (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singling%20%28out%29. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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