SINGLE (OUT) Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

single (out)

verb

Definition of single (out)

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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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Verb

Visitors select individual petals, shape them using a thermoforming machine and assemble their own accessory.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
More plausibly, CPUs, GPUs, AI accelerators, HPC and quantum resources will coexist, selected driven by workload economics and suitability.

— Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of select

Verb

Starting with a silhouette and buckle, clients choose among materials including satin, leather, patent and suede, as well as colors and finishes.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The hotel has a total of 59 rooms and suites, residences, villas, and houses for guests to choose from, including a few options in the original farmhouse, or stancija.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of choose

Verb

On the aesthetic front, Vanadium Grey Metallic accents on the sideview-mirror covers, the wheels, the model-designation decals on the doors, and on the badge at the rear help distinguish the latest Carrera T from its siblings.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
For Jekyll-Hyde, the costumes are crucial and add to the characterization, distinguishing the two men inhabiting the same body.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinguish

Verb

The broadcaster and champion of the high street, who transformed the fortunes of Harvey Nichols, picks her favourites.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
While the three were picking their way through a clump of trees at the far end of the cornfield, half a dozen does came out of the willows single file, walked under my platform within six yards of me, and started to feed.

— Al Dawson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of pick

Verb

While Christen and Jude remained among the hottest brands to check out at showroom appointments, other names pinpointed by buyers included Hagelstam, Nomasei, Neous and the newcomers Ananyan and Kiana Ghavidel.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Investigators pinpointed Morton’s family line through the DNA found on Hellewell’s body.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of pinpoint

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singleness

single (out)

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