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
Those looking for culinary adventure will love wandering through the orchards and gardens at The Chef's Table at Blue Duck Station, where chefs handpick ingredients.
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Jonathan Alder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Travelers handpick their preferences based on their interests.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 22 July 2025
Bull Shark Showdown Saturday, July 26: 8 p.m.: Attack Of The Devil Shark
9 p.m.: Battle for Shark Mountain
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—James Powel, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 July 2025
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Jonathan Alder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Travelers handpick their preferences based on their interests.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Disney+ Basic: $9.99 monthly Disney+ Premium: $15.99 monthly Add Extra Member: $6.99 per month (basic); $9.99 per month (premium)
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 22 July 2025
Bull Shark Showdown Saturday, July 26: 8 p.m.: Attack Of The Devil Shark
9 p.m.: Battle for Shark Mountain
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—James Powel, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handpick
Verb
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Cox was an unknown when director Brian DePalma selected her to play a fan whom Springsteen invites onstage at the end of his 1984 music video for Dancin’ in the Dark.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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For Ruben Amorim, the setback left a lasting impression, with Altay Bayindir selected in the first three Premier League games.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In her autobiography, Gibson wrote about biding her time rather than choosing to agitate.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Some actors might choose to step away from such a thing, or even be frustrated by it or it being brought up in interviews, but Fischer clearly enjoys every last moment of her good fortune from a former era, even now.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Forensic analysis of the bets placed, though, was enough to pick holes in the FA’s evidence.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Big Sky, Montana Swift and Kelce have previously gone on romantic retreats to Big Sky – even being linked to the highly exclusive, members-only Yellowstone Club – so the couple could pick the luxurious mountain community as a serene wedding destination.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Handpick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handpick. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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