single out
phrasal verb
singled out; singling out; singles out
: 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 outShe was singled out for special treatment.
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In that team meeting the day before the Packers game, Campbell singled out three players.
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Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Finally, a lot of dementia data that exists singles out just one type: Alzheimer’s disease.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
In a report released Wednesday, the office singled out 19 countries that raised concerns of possible movement of counterfeit or pirated drugs.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
Morgan singled out wideout Xavier Legette, tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders, Wallace and Smith-Wade when discussing the group.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
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Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Finally, a lot of dementia data that exists singles out just one type: Alzheimer’s disease.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
In a report released Wednesday, the office singled out 19 countries that raised concerns of possible movement of counterfeit or pirated drugs.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
Morgan singled out wideout Xavier Legette, tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders, Wallace and Smith-Wade when discussing the group.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Single out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20out. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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