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.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Tony serves as chief executive while Josephine handpicks much of the store’s merchandise.
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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.
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Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Tony serves as chief executive while Josephine handpicks much of the store’s merchandise.
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handpicks
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In October 2024, Inside Trader Joe's podcast hosts Tara Miller and Matt Sloane shared how the chain selects locations for new stores.
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The computer then randomly selects an additional two sets of six numbers.
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But the spec sheet is the price of entry, not the reason anyone chooses you.
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So Josie chooses Klara, despite the latter being an older model.
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Washington, which picks first, Utah, Memphis and Chicago have the first shots at those potential franchise-defining players.
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The Panthers were connected to a potential trade for Winnipeg Jets netminder and three-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck, but that is likely not happening now after Florida sent its haul of draft picks to Ottawa.
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“Handpicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handpicks. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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