SINGLE (OUT) Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

single (out)

verb

Definition of single (out)

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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Relevance

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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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Idzik was in his first year as a low-level offensive assistant with the Seattle Seahawks, whose staff was selected to coach the NFC team after an early exit from the 2019 playoffs.

— Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The Air Jordan 5 Retro OG Black Cat is set to be released during fall 2027 for a retail price of $220 from Nike’s Snkrs app and select Jordan Brand retailers.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of select

Verb

Programs such as HyCAT are intended to provide more frequent opportunities to test technologies in realistic flight conditions, potentially allowing developers to identify problems earlier and iterate more quickly.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
Plaintiffs sought information identifying people involved in conceiving, creating, and carrying out the fund.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of identify

Verb

If leaders distinguish between thoughtful and careless risks, people can move boldly without lowering the bar.

— Aleksandr Yampolskiy, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Learning to distinguish genuine friendship from fascination with his position is something Prince William has had to navigate his entire life.

— Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of distinguish

Verb

By halftime, Clemson had as many first downs (1) as starting quarterback Christopher Vizzina had pick sixes.

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
While voters elsewhere have embraced a decidedly anti-establishment sentiment this campaign season, New Hampshire Republican voters appear content with their choices and are poised to pick a familiar name over a fresh face on Tuesday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

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singleness

single (out)

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