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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  1. selects
  2. chooses
  3. picks
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  • Each envelope contains a message meant to encourage, validate or uplift the person who selects it.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The list is refreshed monthly as each analyst selects their top picks from a 12-month outlook.
    — Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of selects
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  • Other times the canvas can still be enormous; what’s small is the intimate story Scott chooses to tell within it.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Flexible Options for Different Sleep Needs As consumers look for more personalized ways to improve their sleep environment, not everyone chooses to replace an entire mattress.
    — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of chooses
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  • Brooks goes 30+ picks earlier as the RB27 in recent NFFC drafts.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Our bar cabinet picks balance generous storage with plenty of surface space and good looks.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
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