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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for single (out)
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He was selected to the MLB All-Star team in 2014.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Players can also select the Easy Pick/Quick pick option.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Authorities identified one victim who was killed when an elderly driver crashed her silver Mercedes sedan into a 99 Ranch Market in Westwood Thursday — an incident that resulted in the death of three people and left several others injured.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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To seat a jury of eight with four alternates, the defense notes, the court must qualify at least 43 jurors, something attorneys argue is unlikely given the number of disqualifications already identified.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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In an industry that has historically pushed Latin artists to translate themselves, soften their edges, or neutralize their identity to become global stars, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio chose the opposite.—
Rocio Munoz,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Bedding purists can choose between brilliant white or a no-nonsense grey—either way, expect crisp bedding meant for airy nights.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
7 Feb. 2026
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Since launching her Senate run in December, the progressive firebrand has distinguished herself with an unconventional campaign, eschewing traditional advice regarding key tenets of campaigning, such as fundraising and advertising output.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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This approach has distinguished thousands of individual types of brain cells, many more than previously known.—
Amber Dance,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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When Warren went to pick her up at her parents' house, her brothers, Kevin, Reggie and Wayne, surrounded him.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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These cities were picked for their real estate, ideal locations and unique activities.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Inside linebacker Christian Elliss, who is more reserved by nature but unafraid of a microphone, pinpointed exactly who is giving the Patriots bulletin-board material.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Kayley said the app — like the wearable stethoscope, which is designed to pinpoint the exact location of an abnormal lung or heart sound and help guide diagnosis and treatment — was inspired by her own health struggles.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Single (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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