SINGLES OUT Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

singles (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of single (out)

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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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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Until the Navy selects a design and releases more details, Northrop’s video is best understood as a look at what F/A-XX could become.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
After trying out several basses in the showroom, Hsu, who specializes in Latin jazz, selects a top-of-the-line $39,000 instrument.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of selects

Verb

The theory identifies nervous system regulation, emotional stability and values alignment as upstream conditions that influence downstream judgment, decision integrity and behavioral consistency.

— Dr Natalie Callis, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Internal affairs complaints The lawsuit identifies five internal complaints filed against Sumstad between December 2022 and October 2025 and alleges each was dismissed, deemed unsubstantiated or ended in her exoneration.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of identifies

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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

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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

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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

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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
Wednesday’s arguments came as a series of recent ballot measures have highlighted a remarkable trend in Missouri, a state that elects Republicans but often supports progressive-leaning policies at the ballot box.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of elects

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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

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