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
Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Slowly add an equal amount of all-purpose flour, using a whisk or spoon to stir constantly while cooking over medium heat.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
After her band Tinker earned an opening slot for the Smashing Pumpkins, she was whisked off on the journey of a lifetime.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Stir in 1 tablespoon of the oil mixture and whisk to blend.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Slowly add an equal amount of all-purpose flour, using a whisk or spoon to stir constantly while cooking over medium heat.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Whisk in the vinegar, then very gradually whisk in the oil to create a creamy dressing.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
After her band Tinker earned an opening slot for the Smashing Pumpkins, she was whisked off on the journey of a lifetime.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisk
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Days after he was elected in September, his to-do list got even longer when the Jimmy Kimmel-ABC crisis erupted, followed by the arrival of AI ingenue Tilly Norwood and the Sora 2 flap involving Bryan Cranston.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Then use your right hand to pull that corner up and over the box, allowing the excess paper to fold and crease under the flap.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The researchers emphasized that policy support is crucial for accelerating this transition and building a robust recycling system.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Business leaders say that such policies risk accelerating an exodus of companies, diminishing the city’s commercial tax base, and ultimately affecting services and jobs essential to millions of New Yorkers.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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People pour in from the dense warrens of India’s financial capital and from dusty villages thousands of kilometers away, all flowing towards the fortified, sea-facing Mumbai home of actor Shah Rukh Khan.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Walk through the front door and the layout flows uninterrupted into multiple living areas highlighted by warm cherry wood accents, fine architectural details and an abundance of natural light.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Researchers also discovered that dark energy had not always been dominant, appearing to begin its rule and start speeding up the expansion of the universe around 5 billion years ago, or roughly 9 billion years after the Big Bang.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The vehicle reportedly sped into a shopping plaza, where the incident — captured on video — unfolded.—
Bonny Chu , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Metrotone Media’s Katharina Gellein Viken, meanwhile, revealed a new micro-drama in the works, a mockumentary about the making of a low-budget British gangster flick.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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With Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby leading the way, the sci-fi/disaster flick is full of humor, heart and high stakes, plus Julia Garner's Silver Surfer is a joy to behold riding all those good vibes.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Eventually, another referee rushed to the ring, nearly giving Cena a pinfall win after a move.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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But with legal developments, rushing to publish can lead to out-of-context assertions or worse.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The nozzle pours a thick stream of concrete while gliding precisely on its course, stacking each layer, one after another, about an inch thick.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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China has deployed and tested hypersonic glide vehicles and road-mobile systems, such as the DF-17/DF-ZF family, which are typically characterized as gliding at Mach 5–10 and designed to complicate missile-defense engagement.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The procession will travel along State Road 112 East to I-195, then from I-95 North to I-195 East and finally continuing into Miami Beach.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
12 Nov. 2025
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The airline also issued a flexible travel policy for anyone traveling during this time.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Whisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisk. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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