HANDPICKING Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

handpicking

verb

present participle of handpick

as in selecting

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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According to the team, developing the system required overcoming several engineering challenges, particularly in selecting motors.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Scully said the city also wants to focus on selecting qualified operators before considering specific business locations.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of selecting

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For a young scientist, choosing a career in research requires confidence that years of training will lead to an opportunity to contribute.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
For a seller choosing a grader, that established resale demand can outweigh a competitor’s lower fees or faster turnaround times.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

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Leshan’s Giant Buddha is 40 minutes away, and in springtime, the hotel can arrange a tea-picking experience at the Zhuyeqing plantation, about 30 minutes out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
There’s an enormous amount of information available, and both sportsbooks and sharp bettors spend all week picking these games apart.

— Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026

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