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
Tony serves as chief executive while Josephine handpicks much of the store’s merchandise.
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Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
State law calls for the City Council to handpick her successor in the meantime.
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Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
If Derby could handpick a final-day opponent, then maybe a Sheffield United side fresh from back-to-back home defeats to Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End would be it.
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Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Baer said the company’s business model, which handpicks items and styles for customers, can help shoppers going through a major life change.
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Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for handpick
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
State law calls for the City Council to handpick her successor in the meantime.
—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
If Derby could handpick a final-day opponent, then maybe a Sheffield United side fresh from back-to-back home defeats to Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End would be it.
—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Baer said the company’s business model, which handpicks items and styles for customers, can help shoppers going through a major life change.
—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for handpick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handpick
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In Buffalo, New York, the 2026 NHL draft action kicked off with the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting Penn State winger Gavin McKenna – a pick most people expected would open the night.
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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As cruise lines invest heavily in wellness, onboard spas are becoming a major reason travelers choose one ship over another.
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If a purchase or repair is overdue, take the initiative and choose the solid option while keeping receipts and expectations tidy.
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Dominic placed Asher on the back of his pick-up truck to capture the moment before entering the ballpark together, the first of many.
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This is when the debtor, aware that his vehicle is in jeopardy, makes an appointment, through the lender, to have a repossessor pick it up.
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“Handpick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handpick. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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