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 order’s singling out of ibogaine, the only psychedelic mentioned by name, surprised analysts, given how much less research exists on it than on psilocybin or MDMA. — Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026 Carvalho’s attorneys also argued he was singled out for alleged deficiencies in his Form 700 financial disclosures. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 During oral arguments, Amy Saharia, an attorney for the aquarium, said that Seafood Watch didn't single out any of the plaintiffs with a direct reference. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 So Much Respondents overwhelmingly singled out mental sharpness, or the speed and clarity with which your brain operates, as an indicator of healthy aging. — Currie Engel, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 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 15 Aug. 2026.

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