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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Until the Navy selects a design and releases more details, Northrop’s video is best understood as a look at what F/A-XX could become.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
After trying out several basses in the showroom, Hsu, who specializes in Latin jazz, selects a top-of-the-line $39,000 instrument.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of selects

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Cal chooses to lure Aron to Kate’s, chooses to present Aron to his mother in the middle of the crowded brothel, chooses to hurt both of them in this moment.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Someone chooses the feel that seems right and then lives with that choice, which works well enough until the body or the preference changes.

— Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

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Nordstrom’s Guest in Residence–stocked shelves fully understand the assignment, flaunting chic, everyday picks like the Collegiate Striped Cashmere Polo Sweater, sold in two colorways, and the Ribbed Cashmere Ringer Tee.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Plug into our expert picks for the Best Portable Power Stations of 2026.

— Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

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