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Definitions

hand-pick

VERB
pick
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elect name prefer take
STRONG
cull finger mark separate slot tab tag tap winnow
WEAK
decide upon fix upon go down the line opt for optate pick and choose pick out say so settle on sift out single out sort out take it or leave it
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore reject
WEAK
grow plant refuse

Example Sentences

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Now Bovino is expected to hand-pick some of the replacements at ICE field offices, according to Fox News.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

Outgoing presidents and governors were allowed to hand-pick their successors, but had to retire from politics entirely after their term ended.

From Washington Times • Nov. 10, 2023

Given Kishida’s close ties with the finance ministry, he may hand-pick a former top bureaucrat from the institution, though there is no consensus on who could be among strong candidates.

From Reuters • Jan. 17, 2023

As the harvest unfolds, dozens of workers kneel in the vineyards to hand-pick grapes and put them into baskets.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2022

I hand-pick my apples, in baskets, or in a sack over the shoulder, and put them in barrels, boxes, or wagon.

From The Apple by Various