1
as in to select
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 to identify
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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for single (out)
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When humans purposely select for or against certain features in other organisms like this, it's known as artificial selection.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025 -
By Audrey Noble May 2, 2025 All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Part of the scrutiny on her sexuality could be that Siwa is part of Gen Z, the generation with the highest number of adults to identify as LGBTQ.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Prince William and Kate Middleton's 3 Kids: All About George, Charlotte and Louis Princess Kate sported a necklace that appeared to be new to her royal rotation, identified by fan blogs at the Gold Fixed Alphabet Necklace by British designer Daniella Draper, which retails beginning at $415.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The wide availability of options allows men to choose the approach best suited to their individual needs.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The powerful fan has eight different speeds to choose from. But wait, there’s more.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s letter noted that the one-year term of vehicle leases is often the result of state statutes or rules that distinguish a vehicle lease from a rental for sales tax purposes and set the minimum term for a lease at one year.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Loveland’s ability to separate from defenders is what distinguished him.—
Adam Jahns,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The toppings really make the dish here—pick your favorites!—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Steelers’ draft picks Picks will be updated throughout the 2025 NFL Draft, April 24–26.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Regulators can pinpoint precise interventions, and cities can compete on measurable impacts, not vague promises.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The evaluation assesses the potential of your case right from the start, saving you valuable time by pinpointing the most promising path forward and providing you with a clear plan outlining exactly what comes next.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Single (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single%20%28out%29. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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