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
  • This analysis of an innovative AI advancement is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Diversity remains a cornerstone of Sundance’s mission, with nearly half of this year’s films directed by women and 45% by filmmakers identifying as people of color.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of identifying
Noun
  • The 2024 election has brought significant changes, with Donald Trump returning to the White House after securing both the popular vote and the Electoral College.
    Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Trump was convicted in Manhattan on May 30 of 34 counts of falsifying business records in order to conceal a conspiracy to unlawfully interfere in the 2016 presidential election through a scheme involving hush money paid to Daniels.
    Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of election
Verb
  • Three members of the Tax Notes investigations team explain their reporting process, from choosing the topic to final follow-ups.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Which speaks to the utter futility of choosing not to have published the emails.
    Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of choosing
Noun
  • Mexico, home to marquee ports like Cozumel, is a massively popular cruise destination.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The campaign will run into 2025. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
    John Kell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of destination
Verb
  • Strategic timing is more than just picking a launch date.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The trick will be picking the right one.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of picking
Noun
  • The arrival of Nikola Milenkovic in the summer has strengthened the defensive line, and consistent selection in the back four has helped.
    Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Half of voters are pleased with Trump’s selections, and more approve of his agenda that his Cabinet picks will be in charge of.
    Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of selection
Noun
  • Since debuting in 2019, the series has received 29 Emmy nominations including outstanding comedy series and won in 2022 in the fantasy/sci-fi costumes category.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Kushner's, Barrack's and McMahon's nominations all require confirmation from the U.S. Senate.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of nomination
Noun
  • The narrow definition of who the competition was meant merging two competitors in a market posed a bigger risk to consumers of less choice and potentially higher prices.
    Alexander Coolidge, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Trade groups have also emphasized concern with the choice.
    Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of choice
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