as in to select
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
handpicked what she considered to be the cutest kitten from the litter
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Recent Examples of handpick
Its owner, Cat, handpicks sustainable brands with the planet in mind.
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Where to Shop Freethinkers General Store Owner Lisa Jenkins handpicks each item for Freethinkers General Store, which sells clothing, jewelry, bags, shoes, and gifts such as candles, games, notebooks, and puzzles.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
You're invited to handpick fruit by the gallon, but there's no attendant.
—Leigh Ann Henion, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Or, consider Grenada's citizenship-by-invitation program, which handpicks individuals who bring both financial investment and strategic value to the host nation.
—Armand Arton, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Where to Shop Freethinkers General Store Owner Lisa Jenkins handpicks each item for Freethinkers General Store, which sells clothing, jewelry, bags, shoes, and gifts such as candles, games, notebooks, and puzzles.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
You're invited to handpick fruit by the gallon, but there's no attendant.
—Leigh Ann Henion, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Or, consider Grenada's citizenship-by-invitation program, which handpicks individuals who bring both financial investment and strategic value to the host nation.
—Armand Arton, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handpick
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Joseph was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft and played for the team until 2022, according to the NFL.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2025
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Schools were selected based on survey responses from ASIFA-Hollywood, the Animation Guild, Black N Animated and LatinX in Animation, and weighted with key data — graduation and retention rates, cost and more — provided by the institutions and the Department of Education.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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There are so many reasons why a player may choose to play in a particular location, for a particular team, for a particular coach that have nothing to do with the tax situation in that market.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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While whiskey remains a cultural touchstone for claims on American identity, the reality is that American consumers have consistently chosen vodka as their spirit of choice for decades.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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The search for a permanent replacement is ongoing, and the district aims to pick a candidate later this fall.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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The Pacers know exactly how to pick his high-dribble pocket every time.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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“Handpick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handpick. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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