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
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
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Chris Sims, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
But in his second term in the White House, Trump has also shared the spotlight and success with several of his Cabinet members, suggesting a somewhat magnanimous president primed to handpick his successor in 2028.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
After those firings, Redfin allegedly helped handpick some of those employees to work for Zillow.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Kroger chocolate milk has a devoted fan base on social media
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handpick
Chris Sims, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
But in his second term in the White House, Trump has also shared the spotlight and success with several of his Cabinet members, suggesting a somewhat magnanimous president primed to handpick his successor in 2028.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
After those firings, Redfin allegedly helped handpick some of those employees to work for Zillow.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Kroger chocolate milk has a devoted fan base on social media
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handpick
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the 2022 draft, the Dolphins took inside linebacker Channing Tindall at 102, one spot before Kansas City selected inside linebacker Leo Chanel at 103.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Last week, four Republic of Ireland internationals playing in the Women’s Super League in England, Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Caitlin Hayes (Brighton & Hove Albion), Abbie Larkin (Crystal Palace) and Hayley Nolan (London City Lionesses), chose not to have the poppy on their team shirts.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Dolphins chose not to spend the money (or match or surpass other teams’ offers) on several solid contributors after their rookie contracts ended.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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With two straight victories after a 1-5 start, the Ravens have picked themselves off the mat and are threatening to get back in the playoff mix.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Seahawks, who sent two mid-round draft picks to the Saints, may see Shaheed as similar to Percy Harvin.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Handpick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handpick. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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