single out
phrasal verb
singled out; singling out; singles out
: to treat or to speak about (someone or something in a group) in a way that is different from the way one treats or speaks about others
The coach singled out the players who played poorly.
The reviewer singled her performance out for praise/criticism.
—often used as (be) singled outShe was singled out for special treatment.
Examples of single out in a Sentence
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Caught in the crosshairs is Polk, who was singled out in NASCAR’s countersuit as the mastermind for a near mutiny by the race teams over revenue sharing.
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Jenna Fryer, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
In fact, several moms—one in Ohio and one in Texas—have gone viral, sharing their frustration over their daughters being singled out for not having the trendy cup.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
Rheinmetall has been singled out by a number of analysts as a stock to watch as the European defense story develops.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
The retailer was singled out as part of the February 28 People Union USA Economic Blackout—during which visits to physical stores were down 11% and app usage dropped 14%.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Jenna Fryer, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
In fact, several moms—one in Ohio and one in Texas—have gone viral, sharing their frustration over their daughters being singled out for not having the trendy cup.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
Rheinmetall has been singled out by a number of analysts as a stock to watch as the European defense story develops.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
The retailer was singled out as part of the February 28 People Union USA Economic Blackout—during which visits to physical stores were down 11% and app usage dropped 14%.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for single out
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“Single out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20out. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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