as in to select
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 handpick
When San Benito County walnut grower John Swett took over his father’s orchard decades ago, 40 people were needed to handpick 20 acres.
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Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 26 June 2024
Dedicated to timeless fashion, Steven handpicks each piece in the collection himself.
—WWD, 25 June 2024
Party leaders will handpick the candidates in the special election, potentially giving the Republican pick an edge over Boebert and others in the primary held at the same time.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2024
Four candidates are asking Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and the City Council to handpick them on Tuesday as the temporary replacement for Yassamin Ansari, who vacated her District 7 seat last month to run for Congress.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2024
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Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 26 June 2024
Dedicated to timeless fashion, Steven handpicks each piece in the collection himself.
—WWD, 25 June 2024
Party leaders will handpick the candidates in the special election, potentially giving the Republican pick an edge over Boebert and others in the primary held at the same time.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2024
Four candidates are asking Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and the City Council to handpick them on Tuesday as the temporary replacement for Yassamin Ansari, who vacated her District 7 seat last month to run for Congress.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handpick
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By Sarah Han January 14, 2025 All products are independently selected by our editors.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
14 Jan. 2025
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All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
14 Jan. 2025
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According to Smith, some families are already receiving insurance stipends and can choose to spend it on either rent or a new mortgage.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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The finalists were selected from among nearly 2,000 applicants, with award winners chosen by a panel of scientists, engineers and educators.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2025
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Winds are expected to drop back off Friday night into Saturday, with speeds picking back up Sunday into Wednesday of next week, according to the weather service.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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The Vikings picked him 10th overall last spring, then McCarthy suffered a season-ending knee injury in August, allowing Darnold to break out.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Handpick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handpick. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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