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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Jessica Moore, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Marina Johnson, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Jessica Moore, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Marina Johnson, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handpicks
Verb
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This nationally competitive program, funded by NASA, selects students who will increase their knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math through Earth and space education.—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
21 Oct. 2025
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Once the human in the loop selects the option the team prefers, the systems can assign tasks to agents that underlay SAP’s assistant.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Zuriguel chooses a spot on the corner where the crowd is denser.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
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God chooses the pope, not cardinals, my barista says.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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So until the party picks its next presidential nominee—still at least 18 months away—there is no real leader of the Democratic Party.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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For the first time in its history, this year’s batch of Gotham nominees includes 10 Best Feature picks.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Handpicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handpicks. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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