whisk 1 of 2

as in flap
a quick jerky movement from side to side or up and down with a whisk of the broom, the dirt was gone

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Recent Examples of whisk
Noun
Add cold water into the cup of matcha, and whisk using a bamboo whisk or electric frother until smooth. Morgan Pearson, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025 Combine the dry ingredients with a whisk, then make a well in the center. Ingu Chen, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
The young singer was quickly whisked away to record a demo and get introduced to his mentor, Usher. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 17 Apr. 2025 As a Shanghai newbie, the Regent Experience agents were heaven-sent, sharing tourist advice and whisking me via house car to the pier for an evening river cruise. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for whisk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisk
Noun
  • Evie Long Bifold Wallet with Chain Keep all your essentials safe in this long wallet, which has a front flap with a snap closure, six credit card slots, and multiple interior pockets.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The front flap pocket is suitable for most large smartphones, while the primary compartment acts as a zippered wallet with space for your cards, cash, and keys.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In November 2024, the renowned pastor suffered a massive heart attack while delivering a sermon on stage at the church, which was a frightening moment that, according to church insiders, accelerated long-standing plans for succession.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Apr. 2025
  • This topic has been brewing for a while, and was accelerated by the injury conversation.
    Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • It could be said that mainstream media flows best with a good publisher, so maybe Journalism and Publisher will run in tandem for a bettor’s exacta.
    Jason Jones, New York Times, 1 May 2025
  • As Venus harmonizes with Mars on May 11, expect passion and creativity to flow freely in your personal life and relationships, while the sun’s debut in Gemini lights up your ninth house of adventure and self-discovery.
    Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 sped to a strong finish on MTV.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Twisted Metal Season 2 is speeding into view, with a release date set for later this year.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The fluffy white Persian made his debut in From Russia With Love, reappearing in multiple 007 flicks throughout the decades.
    Devan Coggan, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Editors’ Picks Image ‘G20’ At the Group of 20 economic summit, U.S. President Danielle Sutton (Viola Davis) must fight off terrorists in this action flick directed by Patricia Riggen.
    The New York Times, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Jeanty was a Heisman finalist after leading Division I with 2,601 rushing yards and averaging 7.0 yards per carry.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
  • That affords the 49ers the opportunity to have stout run/pass defenders on both edges, with Williams also having the versatility to rush inside against a guard if that’s the way defensive coordinator Robert Saleh wants to play it.
    Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Fifteen speakers lurk behind acoustic fabric; nine sit directly behind a woven French Screen Research surface that lets full-range frequencies glide through untouched.
    Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The stick itself also glides onto the skin very easily without slipping or getting caught in drier or harder-to-reach areas of the face.
    Danielle Jackson, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Any adult who plans to travel around the country this summer, or any time after the enforcement deadline, must have a REAL ID or another federally compliant identification document in order to avoid delays.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Looking back on it, the name has traveled far: to the NFL, to a pinnacle of American sports.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Whisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisk. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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