single out

verb

singled out; singling out; singles out
Synonyms of single outnext
: 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 out
She was singled out for special treatment.

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The jury singled out Nilsson as a fresh British talent with an unusual concept and a funny script. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026 Cleaning guides routinely single out lid gaskets, spouts and straws as the hardest parts of a reusable bottle to keep hygienic, and a 2025 study of bottles used by medical students found coliform bacteria in nearly half of the samples tested. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 After Thursday’s win over Philadelphia, Fernández singled out shooting coach Dave Love and assistant Corey Vinson for their time with Traoré. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026 Rankin singles out the remarkable career of Sakai Eizo, a racketeer who founded the Great Japanese Order of Righteousness. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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