single (out)

verb

Definition of single (out)next
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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)
  1. select
  2. identify
  3. choose
  4. distinguish
  5. pick
  6. pinpoint
Verb
  • Salt Creek was selected for the test because of its high concentrations of phosphorus.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
  • In addition, Vertical expects to select a long-term turbogenerator supplier during 2026, ahead of beginning hybrid-electric flight testing in the first half of 2027.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Definition of select
Verb
  • An investigation led to Jamar Quarmaine Propst, 36, and Tosha Lee Lewis, 36, being identified as suspects, and they were arrested on July 25, the sheriff’s office said.
    — Mark Price July 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
  • The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as 57-year-old Rachel Davis.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
Definition of identify
Verb
  • But after choosing to skip the team’s upcoming July 23 White House visit celebrating their 2026 World Series title, the utility veteran found himself at the center of a heated political debate.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Half its opening weekend audience chose PLFs, proving moviegoers will pay for an experience unavailable at home.
    — David Deal, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of choose
Verb
  • This dual role distinguishes Intel from its rival data center CPU designers, especially Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia, and the tech giants with custom silicon, such as Amazon and Alphabet 's Google.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 23 July 2026
  • That will help someone distinguish a genuine message from a fake one.
    — Mark Beare, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of distinguish
Verb
  • The Missouri General Assembly voted to establish a fair in 1899, and were going to pick the permanent city location from a selection of finalists.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • There were moments throughout the chase in which the Wolves truly believed James would pick them, including during a flurry of conversations with his representatives leading into the Fourth of July weekend.
    — David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of pick
Verb
  • Foodborne outbreak inquiries are rigorous, blending laboratory findings with crucial epidemiological data from extensive patient interviews to pinpoint common exposures.
    — Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Health officials did not pinpoint a source for the current outbreak but said there has been a sustained decline in new cases.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of pinpoint
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“Single (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single%20%28out%29. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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