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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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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Verb

And word has it, it was actually selected by JFK’s father, Joe Sr.

— Freya Drohan, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
Maybe all the more so since cornerbacks Delane, selected sixth overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, and Sneed have yet to be full participants in practice.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of select

Verb

The second, Continuing to Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship, identifies additional categories of children whom the administration says should not receive citizenship at birth.

— Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
The Chesterfield County Police Department said in a statement Saturday night that an alleged shooter, identified as Camron Harris, 19, of Henrico County, was arrested in connection with the violence.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of identify

Verb

Well-known for his penmanship of the Ferrari Enzo over 25 years ago, Japanese designer Ken Okuyama chose the glamorous surroundings of Monterey Car Week to unveil his latest—and perhaps most ambitious—creation, the Kode89.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Election officials are reminding voters that Election Day voting differs from early voting because voters cannot simply choose any polling location.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of choose

Verb

Rather than attention-getting architectural statements, his work favored relatively modest and affordable homes distinguished by thoughtful design and a close connection to their surroundings.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026
However, what truly distinguishes the series from its predecessor is its awareness of societal issues beyond sexism and misogyny.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinguish

Verb

Backstage, Kenny Omega calls the Don Callis Family bullies and tells them to pick any three members to face him and The Young Bucks, who are standing beside Omega, next week.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church members who are facing off in court over control of the College Station congregation will meet Monday to determine the process for picking who gets to preach.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of pick

Verb

The 2019 inspection found no violations, while the 2013 post-outbreak review found the facility was recycling wash water for salad mix, but couldn't conclusively pinpoint the source of the outbreak.

— Julia Ingram, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
And researchers have not yet pinpointed a mechanism for the effect.

— Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of pinpoint

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