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
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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
State law calls for the City Council to handpick her successor in the meantime.
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Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
7 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
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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.
—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
State law calls for the City Council to handpick her successor in the meantime.
—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
7 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
See All Example Sentences for handpick
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Soto was the sole player selected to represent the Mets at the 96th edition of the Midsummer Classic, which will take place July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
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Peninsula Family Service has been selected by the California Department of Education to assume operations of the Creative Montessori Learning Center in East Palo Alto, effective this month.
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The Kings chose to hold Emanuel Sharp, Adam Flagler and Jonathan Mogbo out of Monday’s game, but Acuff, Clifford and Cardwell returned to the lineup after sitting out Sunday’s win over Golden State.
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If an island getaway is favored, there are plenty of options across the globe to choose from, all with pristine beaches and seaside charm.
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The engaged couple from Orlando, Florida, pick a different city to visit each Fourth of July.
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Bellinger and Schlittler were selected by their fellow players, while Rice was picked by Major League Baseball.
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“Handpick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handpick. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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