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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Simply select the purchase in your online account or the American Express® App to see your plan options.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026 -
All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Kareem Ruddock, 35, was identified by police as the knifeman who stabbed Rene Flores, 31, to death and wounded a 34-year-old man in the pre-dawn assault.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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On Friday afternoon, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the 57-year-old worker as Thomas Darcy, a Schaumburg resident.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Let curiosity lead, and choose the next step that keeps things moving forward without overthinking it.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Williams bought his on the TikTok shop, and chose it because it was advertised as spraying quickly.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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At times, the line between Blue Hills and McCrory’s political office became difficult to distinguish.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For Daniels, getting picked was going to be a relief.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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When picking your tomatillos, go for a medium size and look for smooth pieces with no cracks or bruises.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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That detection system, called Dedrone, can also help officials pinpoint the pilot’s location, according to the company’s website, using radar, video, acoustics and the radio frequencies that drones use to communicate with their operators.—
Taylor Galgano,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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In the moment of defeat, Zadorov couldn’t pinpoint all the reasons why the B’s fell short in his eyes.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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“Single (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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