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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Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 19 Mar. 2026
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Here's the release schedule for the rest of the season:
Feb. 26: Finale and reunion
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2026
Sandler joined Winstead in October 2022 on a simple condition — the ability to handpick his team.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 19 Mar. 2026
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Here's the release schedule for the rest of the season:
Feb. 26: Finale and reunion
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2026
Sandler joined Winstead in October 2022 on a simple condition — the ability to handpick his team.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handpick
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Starting July 1, loan servicers will begin issuing notices giving borrowers 90 days to select a new repayment plan.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), located in Switzerland, chooses hurricane names several years in advance based on strict criteria.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The agenda included choosing a name for their future town.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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One couldn’t have picked a more beautiful place to host one of the most polluting industries.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Oilers, the two-time defending conference champs, were picked by many to occupy the perch that the Ducks currently hold.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Handpick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handpick. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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