single out

verb

singled out; singling out; singles out

: to treat or to speak about (someone or something in a group) in a way that is different from the way one treats or speaks about others

The coach singled out the players who played poorly.

The reviewer singled her performance out for praise/criticism.

—often used as (be) singled out

She was singled out for special treatment.

Examples of single out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Paul and Theory singled out Evans as Breakker opened up with an overhead suplex. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Guler has always been singled out by the club as one of the cornerstones of their project, for bringing technical finesse to a team full of physicality and for his special understanding with Kylian Mbappe. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026

All other Canadian exports, including those singled out as tariff-free in the United States-Canada-Mexico agreement signed in 2019, are subject to the tariff. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 20 July 2026

One of the most controversial grants that officials singled out for funds was recently dropped, the State Department official told ProPublica. — Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 17 July 2026

Rhymes for single out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout