How to Use whisk in a Sentence

whisk

1 of 2 noun
  • To test, hold the whisk up to see if the cream forms a solid hook.
    Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Break the eggs into a large bowl, add the cumin and whisk until smooth.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 24 May 2022
  • Step 2: Mix it up: Use a small whisk or fork to gently mix the spices.
    Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Stir briefly with a fork or small whisk to immerse the gelatin in the water.
    Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2022
  • Using a spoon or whisk, start a whirlpool in the water.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2023
  • In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with a whisk until light in color.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2021
  • In a small bowl, mix the golden egg with a few drops of milk and whisk to scramble.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2021
  • Combine the milk and matcha powder in a blender or a bowl, and then use the whisk to froth the mixture up.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Apr. 2022
  • Also check for sugar under the whisk and at the bottom of the bowl.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 17 June 2022
  • Add the vanilla, sour cream, lemon zest and lemon juice and whisk until smooth.
    Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
  • In a bowl whisk ½ cup flour with ½ a cup of cold water until lump-free; add to the pan.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2022
  • Now, add 2 to 3 cups of stock, milk or water to the pan and whisk until smooth and thickened.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Oct. 2021
  • Transfer 1/4 cup stock mixture to a bowl and whisk in corn starch.
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 18 Oct. 2021
  • Add 1 teaspoon cream of tartar and whisk again by hand.
    USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2022
  • Slowly add the flour and nutmeg and whisk until there are no lumps.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021
  • Slowly add stock and whisk or stir to remove any lumps.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Jan. 2022
  • One by one, whisk in the eggs, making sure each is blended in before adding the next.
    Dorie Greenspan, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2021
  • Crack the eggs into a medium-size bowl and beat with a whisk to scramble well.
    Anita L. Arambula, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2023
  • Lightly beat the eggs in a small bowl with a fork or a whisk just to combine, then stir into the dough along with the fruit.
    Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2021
  • But hot tea people are better off sticking to the kettle and the whisk.
    Michael Calore, Wired, 8 Nov. 2021
  • In a bowl, combine the onion, sherry, lime juice, soy sauce and olive oil and whisk to combine.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2022
  • Rows of buses and vans were on hand to whisk passengers away.
    Becky Bohrer, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Remove from heat and whisk in the cilantro, parsley, sugar and lemon juice; set aside.
    Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Add the beer and bring to a simmer, then whisk in the tomato paste and stir to blend.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Meanwhile, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Teddy bears and textbooks, camping gear stacked against her husband’s drum kit, a jumble of whisks and frying pans catching the morning sun.
    Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
  • When the roux is ready (chocolate-brown), add the broth mixture and whisk to combine.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Anyone with a bowl and a whisk can do it.
    Beth Kracklauer, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Remove from heat; whisk in pepper and miso paste until smooth.
    Chadwick Boyd, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
  • In small bowl, whisk hummus, juice, oil and salt.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026

whisk

2 of 2 verb
  • The taxi whisked me to the airport.
  • She whisked the children off to bed.
  • Whisk the eggs with the cream until the mixture thickens.
  • The waitress whisked my plate away before I was finished eating.
  • The chefs would pinch swans out of the dough for them and whisk them around the city.
    Clarissa Wei, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2023
  • And the very best ones can whisk you away to your favorite spots in the world.
    Katie Chang, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Then add the egg, Parmesan cheese, and spices; whisk well.
    Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Stir in the chile and pumpkin puree, and whisk in the water or stock.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Crush the crackers into a bowl, and whisk with heavy cream and half of the olive oil.
    Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2022
  • In one, whisk together the egg and salt; in the other, add the cornstarch.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2022
  • The 6-inch tool is ideal for whisking eggs, cream, and more.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Add eggs and egg yolks and lemon zest and juice, then whisk to combine.
    Woman's Day, 10 Jan. 2023
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cream, egg and vanilla.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2023
  • To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk.
    Emanuella Grinberg, CNN, 20 Feb. 2023
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the almond milk and maple syrup.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
  • The omelet on the show starts with Sydney whisking the eggs through a mesh strainer.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 6 July 2023
  • Add a cup of the strained, reserved chicken broth and whisk to combine.
    Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, whisk to combine milk and egg yolk.
    Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Thoroughly whisk until there are no lumps, and the gravy is smooth and silky.
    Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appétit, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Then whisk in the lemon juice, one tablespoon at a time, to form a thickened sauce.
    Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The helicopter spotted him and touched down on the beach to whisk the couple away.
    Robert Bumsted and Bobby Caina Calvan, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Here's a lamp that will whisk the book lover away to their favorite library.
    Mark Stock, Men's Health, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Her baby was whisked away to the NICU while her body shook in shock from the experience.
    Katharine Gammon, STAT, 26 June 2023
  • Passengers must hear the pops and crackles as they’re whisked along the highway, they were told.
    WIRED, 6 Sep. 2023
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the yogurt, eggs, ½ cup oil, sugar and zest until just smooth.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder and baking soda.
    Laura McLively, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, cumin, coriander and salt to taste.
    Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Remove and use an electric mixer to whisk until the meringue holds stiff, glossy peaks, about 3-4 minutes.
    The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Add carrots, parsnips, celery, and sweet onion to whisk into a soup.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • In a small bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and a splash of dry white wine or chicken broth.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026

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