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 out

She was singled out for special treatment.

Examples of single out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, the directors singled out shows like Aaron Sorkin’s Sports Night in 1999 (a year ahead of the Aaron Sorkin–Thomas Schlamme awards curve for The West Wing), the overshadowed–by–The Sopranos HBO drama Deadwood in 2004, and the cult hit Pushing Daisies in 2008. —Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025

The report singles out farm and home management educators—as well as postsecondary economics, business, and library science teachers—as roles with relatively high AI applicability. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 31 July 2025

But during the late-night committee hearing, Hefner said the bill is not intended to single out any race or nationality. —Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025

He was also singled out at the FBU Camp in the spring. —Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 July 2025

Rhymes for single out

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