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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Trump regularly grants interviews to Fox News journalists, and selected several former hosts and pundits at the network to serve in key positions in his administration.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
19 June 2025 -
Designing and Enhancing Your Moon Garden Experience Since a moon garden is designed to be enjoyed in dim light, select a spot that is easy to access.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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In-depth market research helps identify expansion opportunities for brand identity and culture.—
Geoff Whitmore,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The man, identified as Steven M. Ulman, handed an officer his driver’s license, but the woman, later identified as Carly Ann Dominski, gave officers a different name before officers went through her purse, records said.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Free agents were finally starting to choose Boston again.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
16 June 2025
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For now, there’s been a ton of fun moments to choose from on the ice.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Israel's retaliatory campaign has killed more than 55,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, which has said women and children make up more than half of the dead but does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in count.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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Beyond his accolades, his journey distinguishes him in a field frequently focused on settlements rather than meaningful impacts.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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The Pacers know exactly how to pick his high-dribble pocket every time.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Prosecutors say Abrego Garcia made more than 100 trips, typically transporting people within the country after picking them up in the Houston area.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Trying to assign a deterministic ROI to a single tactic is like trying to pinpoint the gust of wind responsible for a wildfire.—
Gully Flowers,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Food stations and cameras were set up in the park to pinpoint her location.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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“Single (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single%20%28out%29. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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