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 outShe was singled out for special treatment.
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The new map singles out a heavily Black south Florida district that had been represented by Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick before her recent resignation during a House ethics inquiry into her use of campaign funds.
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ABC News, 1 May 2026
The order also singles out people, banks and organizations that have made transactions with those targeted in the order.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The decision singled out these compounders after growing controversy over their role in making weight loss treatments available over the past few years.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 1 May 2026
Conway’s rhetoric, which sounds eerily similar to that of extremists such as Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens, drew a sharp rebuke from his colleague and fellow Councilman Yitzy Schleifer, who criticized Conway for singling out contributions from AIPAC for scrutiny.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 1 May 2026
The order also singles out people, banks and organizations that have made transactions with those targeted in the order.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The decision singled out these compounders after growing controversy over their role in making weight loss treatments available over the past few years.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 1 May 2026
Conway’s rhetoric, which sounds eerily similar to that of extremists such as Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens, drew a sharp rebuke from his colleague and fellow Councilman Yitzy Schleifer, who criticized Conway for singling out contributions from AIPAC for scrutiny.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Single out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20out. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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