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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

She told police: "I wanted her on the unit, I really did. When students come through the system you are almost able to hand-pick the creme de la creme and she was one of those."

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2024

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 • Jun. 14, 2022

I hand-pick my apples in sacks and baskets from step-ladders, and sort into two classes—first and second—as we pick them; put them into two different vessels, and let the culls drop.

From The Apple by Various