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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Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
For small infestations, handpick larvae and smash them or drop into soapy water, says Khan.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—Jonathan Alder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
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Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
For small infestations, handpick larvae and smash them or drop into soapy water, says Khan.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—Jonathan Alder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handpick
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The group held its annual voting meeting to select and announce grant recipients supporting programs and initiatives across Arkansas.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, Kishimori chose the United States as his first overseas trip at age 20 and then chose the United States as his first destination after joining the Japanese Foreign Service.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Patrons can choose between six spice levels.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The chain is generating the same reaction in Finneytown, a suburban Cincinnati neighborhood where a new Dutch Bros on Winton Road is causing locals to pick sides.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Others pick the fluids up in trucks and send them across Europe and the world.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Handpick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handpick. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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