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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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025 -
In the 2022 draft, the Dolphins took inside linebacker Channing Tindall at 102, one spot before Kansas City selected inside linebacker Leo Chanel at 103.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Witnesses said a silver Ford sedan fled the scene, and detectives later identified the driver as 57-year-old Humberto Munoz Gatica of Laguna Niguel, according to The Register.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Tarrant County Medical Examiner will publicly identify the person who died.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Last week, four Republic of Ireland internationals playing in the Women’s Super League in England, Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Caitlin Hayes (Brighton & Hove Albion), Abbie Larkin (Crystal Palace) and Hayley Nolan (London City Lionesses), chose not to have the poppy on their team shirts.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Dolphins chose not to spend the money (or match or surpass other teams’ offers) on several solid contributors after their rookie contracts ended.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The cut roofline helps distinguish it from the larger Polestar 3, which has a long, level roof for a traditional SUV profile.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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This helps people distinguish their own speech from external sounds.—
Hannah Seo,
Scientific American,
10 Nov. 2025
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With two straight victories after a 1-5 start, the Ravens have picked themselves off the mat and are threatening to get back in the playoff mix.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Seahawks, who sent two mid-round draft picks to the Saints, may see Shaheed as similar to Percy Harvin.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The alarming discovery led authorities to pinpoint several neighborhood blocks as possible sources.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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His insights may be used to pinpoint genes that help plants adapt to environmental stressors, such as disease or extreme weather, which scientists could then work to enhance in vulnerable species.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Single (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single%20%28out%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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