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
With strong industry networks and a commitment to representation, the firm handpicks experienced professionals, often individuals with whom the founders have previously worked.
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Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
While most films are released wide to up to 12,000 cinemas, distributors are now being allowed to handpick select cinemas and circuits, thus significantly reducing the cost of creating DCPs.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 14 May 2025
Its owner, Cat, handpicks sustainable brands with the planet in mind.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Where to Shop Freethinkers General Store Owner Lisa Jenkins handpicks each item for Freethinkers General Store, which sells clothing, jewelry, bags, shoes, and gifts such as candles, games, notebooks, and puzzles.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
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Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
While most films are released wide to up to 12,000 cinemas, distributors are now being allowed to handpick select cinemas and circuits, thus significantly reducing the cost of creating DCPs.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 14 May 2025
Its owner, Cat, handpicks sustainable brands with the planet in mind.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Where to Shop Freethinkers General Store Owner Lisa Jenkins handpicks each item for Freethinkers General Store, which sells clothing, jewelry, bags, shoes, and gifts such as candles, games, notebooks, and puzzles.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handpick
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The Panthers had used a second-round draft pick to select Jonathon Brooks — the best running back in the field, who without an injury exiting college would’ve probably been a first-round guy.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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The film was selected by the likes of the HollyShorts Film Festival and NewFest.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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And the God, who is an omnipotent God, in many ways become impotent, because God has given us the gift to choose.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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This investigation can finally create price transparency in Florida, empowering patients to choose the best care at the best prices.—
Cynthia A Fisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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This year, the program is running twice as long and with four times the number of attractions to pick from.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
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Readers clearly have no problem picking favorites, with the top properties located mostly in major travel destinations like Mumbai, New Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, and Agra.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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“Handpick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/handpick. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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