1
as in to select
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
she quickly singled out the most qualified candidate from the pool of the applicants
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2
as in to identify
to find out or establish the identity of
through careful reasoning and the process of elimination, neighbors singled her out as the writer of the anonymous letter
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for single (out)
Verb
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2026 -
All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Buffalo police were reviewing footage throughout the city in an attempt to identify his movements.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Still, enough intact objects survived to identify the telltale designs.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Having support outside the education system to flag early reading difficulties is a step in the right direction, but choosing the right screening tool is key, said Devin Kearns, an early literacy professor at North Carolina State University.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The jurists would need to choose a successor who meets the qualifications stipulated in the constitution.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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He is nonetheless favored to win the Republican primary over the four-term senator John Cornyn, who has distinguished himself chiefly by serving four terms.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Bridges fall when engineers can’t distinguish varieties of physical strength; what’s lost if people can’t distinguish varieties of character strength?—
Timothy J. Pawl,
The Conversation,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Younger students learned how produce is grown and practiced differentiating between fruits and vegetables before getting a chance to pick from a variety of items to take home at no cost.—
Del Mar Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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But no portal player drew more attention — or more lucrative offers — than former Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman, the consensus best available receiver who picked the Longhorns over a long list of suitors that included finalists such as Alabama, Texas A&M and Texas Tech.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Also, take the time to pinpoint your exact aesthetic and vibe.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Don’t even ask them if there will be one; just pinpoint a date.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Single (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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