HANDPICK Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

handpick

verb

ˈhan(d)-ˈpik

Definition of handpick

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 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 Sandler joined Winstead in October 2022 on a simple condition — the ability to handpick his team. — Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handpick

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Visitors select individual petals, shape them using a thermoforming machine and assemble their own accessory.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
More plausibly, CPUs, GPUs, AI accelerators, HPC and quantum resources will coexist, selected driven by workload economics and suitability.

— Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of select

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Starting with a silhouette and buckle, clients choose among materials including satin, leather, patent and suede, as well as colors and finishes.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The hotel has a total of 59 rooms and suites, residences, villas, and houses for guests to choose from, including a few options in the original farmhouse, or stancija.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of choose

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The broadcaster and champion of the high street, who transformed the fortunes of Harvey Nichols, picks her favourites.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
While the three were picking their way through a clump of trees at the far end of the cornfield, half a dozen does came out of the willows single file, walked under my platform within six yards of me, and started to feed.

— Al Dawson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

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