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)
Verb
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After winning the 2024 presidential election, Trump selected former Arizona gubernatorial and Senate candidate Kari Lake to head VOA.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025 -
According to Colossal’s chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, these genetic edits were selected based on comparative studies of ancient mammoth DNA recovered from preserved remains.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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During the investigation, Sullivan was identified as a suspect, and an arrest warrant was issued for her on Tuesday.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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The dog was identified as Oreo, a 1-year-old pit bull, according to CBS News affiliate WREG.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Suns drafted him with the 22nd pick, one of three Arkansas Razorbacks chosen in the first round, joining Todd Day and Lee Mayberry.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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In the wake of this tragedy, the family has been heartbroken to see that certain individuals have chosen to profit from their grief, spreading false and unkind stories about their mother.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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However, the legislation does not distinguish levels of participation in drug trafficking.—
Nathaly Triana,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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His minor-league career is distinguished above all else by more walks than strikeouts in 1216 PAs, a rare feat indeed.—
Jake Ciely,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Pay attention to proportions when picking a mattress.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2025
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She was also picked to replace Assemblymember David Tangipa, R-Fresno, on the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee and was named to the Natural Resources Committee while removed from the Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In July, explorers from the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society pinpointed the Western Reserve off Michigan's Upper Peninsula.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Deputies, in their investigation, developed people of interest and pinpointed a suspect in the Sacramento area, Nieto said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Single (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single%20%28out%29. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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