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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Verb

Learn more about milkweed and selecting native plants suited for the Kansas City area with these resources.

— Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
People are selecting from an assortment of premium Lindt chocolates at the Lindt & Sprungli chocolate shop.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 26 July 2026

Definition of select

Verb

An investigation led to Jamar Quarmaine Propst, 36, and Tosha Lee Lewis, 36, being identified as suspects, and they were arrested on July 25, the sheriff’s office said.

— Mark Price July 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as 57-year-old Rachel Davis.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026

Definition of identify

Verb

This is likely why affluent jetsetters of every ilk—from multi-generational families to newlyweds on their honeymoon—choose to stay here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Osborne said that the county’s years of investment in the Chiefs and Royals, sometimes through municipal funding, left residents at a financial loss when the teams chose to leave Jackson County.

— Ilana Arougheti July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Definition of choose

Verb

In an era dominated by physical defenders, Baresi distinguished himself through his reading of the game, redefining the sweeper role by combining defensive authority with the ability to launch attacks from deep.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
If the tax result is largely the same whether Buffett gives now or later, what actually distinguishes one billionaire’s giving from another’s?

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Definition of distinguish

Verb

The Missouri General Assembly voted to establish a fair in 1899, and were going to pick the permanent city location from a selection of finalists.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
There were moments throughout the chase in which the Wolves truly believed James would pick them, including during a flurry of conversations with his representatives leading into the Fourth of July weekend.

— David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of pick

Verb

If a doctor can pinpoint a specific cause of the decline, such as weight gain or a particular medication, addressing that problem should come first, the outlet notes.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
Utilizing tools like journaling can aid in pinpointing dissatisfaction.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of pinpoint

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singleness

single (out)

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