singles (out)

verb

Definition of singles (out)next
present tense third-person singular of single (out)
1
as in selects
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 identifies
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for singles (out)
  1. identifies
  2. chooses
  3. picks
  4. distinguishes
Verb
  • The other account that shared it, SpaceX Fanclub, makes a similar declaration in its intro section and includes a label in the post's image that identifies it as satirical.
    Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • By one count, about 65% of the Huntington Woods identifies as Jewish.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of identifies
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  • That’s a feature greatly appreciated by someone such as me, who aside from lacking staff, chooses to hoof it over Ubering at every opportunity.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • When asked to define her year in one word, Clark chooses historic.
    Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of chooses
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  • These trendy coat picks will keep you cozy—without burning through your budget.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
  • This Shark cordless vacuum is one of our go-to picks for hardwood floors, largely because of its self-cleaning ability.
    Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of picks
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  • This steadfast focus not only strengthens the brand’s connection with its audience but also distinguishes it in a crowded entertainment landscape.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But what distinguishes it is its ability to create an experience that combines the luxury of a hotel with the personalized warmth of a home.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinguishes
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