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

After The New York Times published its investigation into messages from Maine Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner, some pro-Platner voices on the left singled out one of the piece’s authors, who had been the co-president of her college’s Students for Israel chapter, decades ago. —Max Tani, semafor.com, 15 June 2026

After Tuesday’s practice, Jones singled out rookie running back Demond Claiborne. —Alec Lewis, New York Times, 12 June 2026

This isn't the first time Trump has singled out Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, which serves as Iran’s main oil terminal. —Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 11 June 2026

Maine figures to be a more competitive race in November — as evidenced by Trump recently refraining from singling out Collins. —ABC News, 10 June 2026

Rhymes for single out

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