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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Liam McNeeley was listed as one of the steals of the draft based on where he was selected, and Josh Longstaff was recognized as one of the top assistant coaches in the league.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025 -
In Frankin, dozens in the Franklin area attend try-outs with the hopes of being selected as a part of the top 12.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Oct. 2025
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The body that mysteriously turned up in the landing gear of a plane at Charlotte Douglas International Airport has been identified as a 25-year-old originally from Guatemala, according to investigators.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The essence of impartial justice is treating like conduct alike—not identifying the target and then finding the crime.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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That is why, with an open base, the Phillies chose to put Shohei Ohtani on first.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Underwood believes that choosing a name isn’t just about what sounds sweet in childhood, but about who her child will eventually grow into in the real world.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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This figure does not distinguish between combatants and civilians and is disputed by Israeli officials, but is widely cited by Western sources.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Dean and distinguished professor for the school of management and labor relations at Rutgers University Mark Anner defined the wage gap as the difference between the prevailing wage (what workers actually get) and what they should be paid (the living wage).—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Check out expert picks from our sister sites CNET, ZDNET, Mashable, and Lifehacker.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Complete our roundup of best basics with something a bit more fashion-forward, too, like a floral blouse from Ulla Johnson or a light wash denim shirt from Nanushka—the fashion girl picks.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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The researchers hope their work will encourage closer collaboration with plant operators to pinpoint and mitigate emissions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Locating and tracking an object that's only a few feet across, with its position uncertain, is not an easy task, but the observations allowed the astronomers to pinpoint the asteroid's trajectory and flyby time.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Single (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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