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)
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Dayle joined the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC) in 2019 and became a prominent member of the organization over her six seasons, including being selected as a Pro Bowl cheerleader in 2024.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025 -
Designing and Enhancing Your Moon Garden Experience Since a moon garden is designed to be enjoyed in dim light, select a spot that is easy to access.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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With the information from the tree inventory, the Town of Ellington will be better equipped to proactively manage tree health and identify locations to plant new trees.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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At a Monday news conference, Thompson identified the official as a state senator.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
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Since then, fewer young people have entered the trades, with more choosing college instead.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The number Ferrari chose for the debut is 51, which was the number of the winning Ferrari in 2023, when the marque won Le Mans for the first time in almost 60 years.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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Israel's retaliatory campaign has killed more than 55,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, which has said women and children make up more than half of the dead but does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in count.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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Beyond his accolades, his journey distinguishes him in a field frequently focused on settlements rather than meaningful impacts.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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The search for a permanent replacement is ongoing, and the district aims to pick a candidate later this fall.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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The Pacers know exactly how to pick his high-dribble pocket every time.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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This new report now pinpoints the exact date as July 4th.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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And players can learn goalie tendencies to pinpoint their weaknesses better, too.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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“Single (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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