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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Prosecutor Sara Winik singled out Frank Carone during the hearing. — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 24 June 2026 Union says horse carriages are being singled out The accident has forced a hard look at safety, with drivers spending four days reviewing procedures. — Aziza Shuler, CBS News, 24 June 2026 The oral warning did not come with any formal discipline or fines for the players and was not meant to single out the content of the message, according to MLB. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 27 June 2026 Polled last year on preferred destinations to add to the airline's summer schedule, Delta customers and employees singled out Sardinia and Malta. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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