HANDPICKS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

handpicks

verb

present tense third-person singular of handpick

as in selects

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 handpicks Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 June 2026 Tony serves as chief executive while Josephine handpicks much of the store’s merchandise. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 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

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The list is refreshed monthly as each analyst selects their top picks from a 12-month outlook.

— Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
Guerin Blask for Forbes Every year Sussman paws through 150 or so pitches coming from writers, agents and other professionals, selects one or two and then tries to scare up the money for a production.

— William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of selects

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After dating 20 women on the show, Harry narrows down the search and ultimately chooses Amber Mozo, a 30-year-old photographer from Hawaii.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2026
The company has reportedly proposed giving the administration a 5% stake, structured like the Alaska Permanent Fund and revocable whenever OpenAI chooses.

— Sarah Polcz, Time, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of chooses

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After the couple’s differing tastes in music came to light, Miller asked who picks the music in the car.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
But vintage bentwood chairs produced later are one of Williamson’s picks for older styles that continue to find a place in contemporary interiors.

— Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026

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