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
By forcing the Istanbul mayor out of politics, the government has crossed the line that separates Turkey’s competitive authoritarian system from a full, Russian-style autocracy in which the president handpicks his opponents and elections are purely for show.
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Gonul Tol, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Part of the annual tradition requires last year’s winner to handpick the menu, which is 2024 champion Scottie Scheffler this year.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Wear gloves to handpick small numbers, then drop into a bucket of soapy water.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
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Gonul Tol, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Part of the annual tradition requires last year’s winner to handpick the menu, which is 2024 champion Scottie Scheffler this year.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Wear gloves to handpick small numbers, then drop into a bucket of soapy water.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handpick
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Wells began his college career at Division II Sonoma State and spent one season at Washington State before the Memphis Grizzlies selected him with the 39th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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PCMag editors select and review products independently.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2025
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There are three temperature settings to choose from, and the cooling option works similarly to an ice roller—offering cooling benefits that soothe swelling, refresh tired eyes, and refine the look of pores.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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To learn more about fast internet, download and upload speeds, and for tips on choosing a speed without paying too much, check out our guide below.—
David Brinkerhoff,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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The toppings really make the dish here—pick your favorites!—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Steelers’ draft picks Picks will be updated throughout the 2025 NFL Draft, April 24–26.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Handpick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handpick. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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