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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3
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
Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026
Remove the bowl from the heat and attach it to the stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
From branches above her is released a sudden shower of ash keys, which flutter downwards, whirring in circles, until their wild flight is put to a stop by meeting the water’s surface, where they are apprehended and whisked away downstream.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
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Noun
Slowly whisk 1/2 cup of the warm milk into the egg yolks.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026
Remove the bowl from the heat and attach it to the stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Verb
Let sit for 1 minute to dissolve the salt, then whisk in the olive oil.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
From branches above her is released a sudden shower of ash keys, which flutter downwards, whirring in circles, until their wild flight is put to a stop by meeting the water’s surface, where they are apprehended and whisked away downstream.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisk
Noun
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The letter from vice presidents from the two companies — FCC’s Ashley Corke and FPL’s Timothy Oliver — does not mention the flap over trash rates.—
Douglas Hanks
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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This guest paired hers with mesh ballet flats and a Chanel flap bag for a look that's equal parts breathable and elevated.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Hufanga, who faced the Hill-Waddle tandem firsthand while playing for San Francisco back then, noted the duo’s ability to accelerate and decelerate to disguise in-breaking routes as deep routes and vice versa.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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The kingdom is also accelerating spending on defense — which has taken on an even greater importance because of the war with Iran — and investments tied to artificial intelligence, logistics, and infrastructure needed for Expo 2030 and the 2034 men’s soccer World Cup.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 June 2026
Verb
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California air regulators approved a sweeping update of the state’s cap-and-invest program, tightening the pollution cap while reshaping how billions in climate dollars flow through communities and industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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As those creative juices start flowing, the superstar comedian realizes her illness might be fertile ground for a new special.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 May 2026
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Hilton has demanded Governor Newsom create an emergency corps to speed up ballot counting, a request Newsom's office dismissed.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Ramsay speeds through many of the action shots to instead focus on Joe’s psyche.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Think tricks, flicks, and one-touch passes.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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The director, 39, made his feature film directorial debut with the horror flick starring Toni Collette as a grieving daughter who starts to unravel cryptic and terrifying secrets about her ancestry.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Once down, bystanders quickly rushed to his aid.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Add to that mix SpaceX’s upcoming IPO, which could draw so much demand that investors rushing to raise cash to buy shares could unleash a wave of selling that ripples through the stock market.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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As the train climbs higher, sweeping mountain and valley views unfold on both sides, and in the colder months, skiers and snowboarders can be seen gliding down the slopes below.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Those moisturizing ingredients help create a silky-smooth base upon which your razor can simply glide, even without the traditional soapy lather.—
Eden Stuart,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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And with roots travel booming, the library’s visitor numbers increased by more than a third between 2022 and 2025.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Your optimism travels farther when your inner base feels steady enough to support it.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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“Whisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisk. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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