SINGLED (OUT) Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

singled (out)

verb

past tense of single (out)

as in selected

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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as in identified

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

In fact, Badinage means witty chitchat or banter and was selected as the company name for the same reason.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Explore See latest videos, charts and news The bill, selected by the band, features Stand Atlantic, Alpha Wolf, US duo SACE6, Justice for the Damned, Philadelphia’s Varials, Headwreck, Bloom and Blinder.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of selected

Verb

In annual filings, Nvidia has identified competitors including Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, Intel, Broadcom and cloud services companies like Google, Amazon and Microsoft.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
The reports identified elevated levels of several types of fungal material associated with water damage.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of identified

Verb

The move was relatively low-risk for the Lakers, who picked Bronny 55th overall.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Coach Reggie Theus’ team is picked to finish first in the SWAC preseason poll after winning the regular-season title last year.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of picked

Verb

The beaches here are lined with colorful guesthouses and design-forward boutique stays like Jakes Hotel, a beloved family-run establishment founded by local artist Sally Henzell.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Led by founding partners Mosaic Miami, Temple Beth Am and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami, the potluck offers a sampling of religious traditions from Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Hindu faith leaders.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026

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