singles (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of single (out)
1
as in selects
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 identifies
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for singles (out)
  1. selects
  2. identifies
  3. chooses
  4. pinpoints
  5. picks
  6. distinguishes
  7. elects
  8. fingers
Verb
  • Currently, a recall election determines whether a politician should be recalled from office and selects their replacement.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Lawmakers threatened impeachment, and some are now advocating changing the way the state selects its judges.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of selects
Verb
  • On iPhone, Apple says the Passwords app automatically identifies common weaknesses, including passwords that are easy to guess or used multiple times.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Economic theory identifies clear reasons to expect pressure toward centralization.
    — Joao Gomes, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of identifies
Verb
  • Cal chooses to lure Aron to Kate’s, chooses to present Aron to his mother in the middle of the crowded brothel, chooses to hurt both of them in this moment.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Someone chooses the feel that seems right and then lives with that choice, which works well enough until the body or the preference changes.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of chooses
Verb
  • Hotlist Hotspot Insights — this tool pinpoints high-frequency license plate reader hotlist hits.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The paper also pinpoints a few technical challenges Debug will face.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 4 June 2026
Definition of pinpoints
Verb
  • Nordstrom’s Guest in Residence–stocked shelves fully understand the assignment, flaunting chic, everyday picks like the Collegiate Striped Cashmere Polo Sweater, sold in two colorways, and the Ribbed Cashmere Ringer Tee.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Plug into our expert picks for the Best Portable Power Stations of 2026.
    — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of picks
Verb
  • Rather than simply detecting physical obstacles, the system distinguishes between different types of messes and household objects to optimize cleaning strategies.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Its glass construction also distinguishes it from many inexpensive plastic touchpads.
    — Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of distinguishes
Verb
  • The terms of the injunction as ordered by the judge prevent the NCAA from penalizing Council or any program that elects to add him to the roster, the judge wrote.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Therefore, if Question 3 passes in this fall’s elections, Annapolis Democrats will forever be able to engage in ruthless gerrymandering to ensure that Maryland never elects another Republican or independent to Congress.
    — Chris West, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of elects
Verb
  • Pointing fingers Unlike many states, Illinois splits regulations of funeral homes and crematories between two agencies, with IDFPR licensing funeral home directors and embalmers, and the Illinois Comptroller's office overseeing crematories.
    — Casey Toner, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Our connection was a bit like that [snaps fingers].
    — Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
Definition of fingers
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“Singles (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singles%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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