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)
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After the senate endorsement, delegates soldiered on to select Nate George as their preferred candidate for state auditor.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026 -
Whichever lander ends up being selected for Artemis IV would rendezvous with NASA astronauts aboard an Orion vehicle in lunar orbit and then ferry them to the surface.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Such plants are predominantly located in communities of color, with an average of 77% of the residents within a mile identifying as such, according to census data.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The suspect was identified as Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, a 29-year-old homeless man not affiliated with the university, according to the UCLA Police Department.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The forest borders Yellowstone National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest, so many choose to call it a home base during their treks to the aforementioned areas.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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There is a lot of tequila out there to choose from, and some brands—shockingly—don’t even have a celebrity, actor, or athlete backing them.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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Evette has seen a noticeable boost in polling since the May 29 endorsement, which appears to have distinguished her from the rest of the herd.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Ortega has worked to elevate Zara’s brand beyond fast fashion, through a series of creative collaborations and a stronger focus on design, helping the group distinguish itself from a growing wave of fast-fashion competitors.—
Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Aiyuk started his Sunday video by seemingly comparing the Niners to kids who don’t get picked for a pickup basketball game and ruin the fun for everyone else by taking the ball and going home.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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In anticipation of that, the nonprofit Street Soccer USA is gearing up with friendly pick-up matches.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Within seconds, the map on the screen updates in real time, a marker pinpointing the caller’s location.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Future studies will aim to pinpoint the Altar Stone’s exact location of origin within the Orcadian Basin and map its transport journey in exquisite detail.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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“Single (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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