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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Then the youngest member of Team USA, Rivera was not selected to contribute counting performances in the 2024 Olympic team final.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The latter curated the event, hand-selecting performers and often songs, also playing keyboards throughout the night.

— Katherine Turman, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of select

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Six players choose Izzy as the impostor, and not for the last time in this episode.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Eaton advises checking local facilities for specific costs and remembering that those costs do not include in-vitro fertilization treatment if the patient later chooses to use the eggs.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of choose

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Backstage, Kenny Omega calls the Don Callis Family bullies and tells them to pick any three members to face him and The Young Bucks, who are standing beside Omega, next week.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church members who are facing off in court over control of the College Station congregation will meet Monday to determine the process for picking who gets to preach.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Aug. 2026

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