1
as in to accelerate
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
the museum guide kept whisking us along, telling us there was much more we had to see
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2
as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
now that the highway has been widened, traffic just whisks along
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
whisked through the crowd and delivered the urgent message
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Recent Examples of whisk
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
This simple, sweet cake comes together with just a quick whisk to combine ingredients.
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Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
17 May 2026
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Maybe, ponder some fans, guests will be whisked off from MSG to another, more upscale venue — one where the aroma of hot dogs isn’t so strong.
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Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
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Noun
Transfer spinach to the bowl with the egg mixture and whisk thoroughly to combine.
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Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
This simple, sweet cake comes together with just a quick whisk to combine ingredients.
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Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
17 May 2026
Verb
Add flour; cook and whisk constantly about 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Maybe, ponder some fans, guests will be whisked off from MSG to another, more upscale venue — one where the aroma of hot dogs isn’t so strong.
—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for whisk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisk
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True to cargo-pant form, these capris have plenty of pockets, including two zippered side pockets and four flap cargo pockets deep enough to hold small essentials.
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But where some insiders fretted about the social blowback, Jenkins knew the flap was priceless marketing for the brand.
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Co-founder and tour guide Hannah Michelle Brower says the tour will be a historical journey exploring passenger pigeons and the Lenape people, as well as looking at how the arrival of European colonizers accelerated commercial exploitation and ultimately contributed to the extinction of the bird.
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Over time, this can increase electrical resistance, generate excess heat, and accelerate battery degradation.
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Although maritime traffic has been able to flow through the channel, the future of the Strait of Hormuz remains in flux.
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Shares are up 43% in the year to date as more money has flowed into regional gaming.
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Peterson gave credit to catcher Carson Kelly’s game calling, which required the two getting up to speed quickly without the lefty having thrown a bullpen that would’ve given Kelly an idea in person of how his stuff moves.
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Professionals will take full advantage of each upgrade to speed up development, media production, and the heavy lifting required by generative AI tools.
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The standalone super-flick starring Milly Alcock as the titular heroine didn't bomb, but its $38 million domestic and $68 million global takes (per Rentrak) fall short of both projections and pricey budgetary estimates.
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Perhaps one of these seven recently-in-theaters flicks — including a blockbuster sequel, a clever piece of folk horror, a controversial biopic, and the latest from a British film legend.
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Do not rush to defend yourself if someone misunderstands your tone.
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Supporters — many of them wearing Colombia’s yellow and red colors — rushed the gates at the home stadium of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, leaving fans terrified and bloodied as security struggled to contain the rush.
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Between capitals, the ship glides through Austria’s wine country, with family winery visits and Melk Abbey structuring the scenic stretches.
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The particles glided past each other effortlessly.
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The suspect, an adult male, wore all black and traveled on a scooter.
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For those unable to attend games at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium, the free-to-enter festival offers local and traveling spectators a place to gather during the World Cup.
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“Whisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisk. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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