single out
phrasal 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 outShe was singled out for special treatment.
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The memo also singles out Paul Walczak, who allegedly withheld $10 million from his employees’ paychecks.
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Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 18 June 2025
Drake otherwise made no comment about the shows or Toronto’s love for Lamar, singling out only Singh.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
These workers are being singled out by a discriminatory provision in the Labor Code, and as a result, are left with less flexibility and fewer rights than their other beauty industry counterparts.
—Tri Ta, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
These are terms Feldman has singled out as appealing to Trump.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 18 June 2025
Drake otherwise made no comment about the shows or Toronto’s love for Lamar, singling out only Singh.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
These workers are being singled out by a discriminatory provision in the Labor Code, and as a result, are left with less flexibility and fewer rights than their other beauty industry counterparts.
—Tri Ta, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
These are terms Feldman has singled out as appealing to Trump.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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“Single out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20out. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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