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)
Verb
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Who did the Chicago Bears select in the 2025 NFL draft?—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025 -
Haliburton started his career in Sacramento after the Kings selected him out of Iowa State with the No. 12 pick in the 2020 NBA draft.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Investigators were then able to identify two other similar cases that occurred overnight May 7 in Sanford, according to the report.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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The victim was later identified as Terry Lee Gambrel, a 25-year-old Marine corporal, who had hitched a ride with Kraft to meet friends at a party, the sheriff's department said in a separate release.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The fact that the high court chose this case to discuss universal injunctions could mean a majority want to reaffirm their use, said Ilya Somin, a law professor at George Mason University.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Keeping all the elements in neutral tones ensures the focus stays on the bucolic landscape. 09 of 12 Textural Appeal This outdoor grilling area has thoughtfully chosen amenities that rival many indoor kitchens.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
Verb
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The institutional medical setting becomes the background for a tale that doesn’t finely distinguish between memory and imagination, one realm bleeding freely into the next.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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In this stage, RSV can be hard to distinguish from the common cold or other respiratory viruses like COVID-19 or influenza.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
Verb
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The Costas’ method for picking a retirement spot was distinctly personal.—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Musical fans will likely have a bone to pick with you, though.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
9 May 2025
Verb
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She was rushed to the hospital, where doctors struggled to pinpoint the cause of her deteriorating condition.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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Cramer pinpointed a few reasons several stocks with solid dividends declined today — namely, rising bond yields, especially the 10-Year Treasury.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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“Single (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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