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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
now that the highway has been widened, traffic just whisks along
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
whisked through the crowd and delivered the urgent message
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of whisk
Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Anyone with a bowl and a whisk can do it.
—Beth Kracklauer, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for whisk
Noun
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
Verb
Guests from all walks of life gather around one long table by the kitchen, the sights of hands whisking and the smells of bread baking.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for whisk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisk
Noun
-
Arriving for the Enthronement Ceremony to install Dame Sarah Mullally as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury this afternoon, the Princess carried a classic Chanel flap bag, which, for the eagle-eyed onlooker, appeared pre-crumpled.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
-
The glue slowly hardens, giving surgeons time to position the flap.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
At the height of the pandemic — when learning loss was accelerating and reading gaps were widening — the approval process was estimated to take six months to a year.—
Daniel L Gordon,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
-
In the long term, the supply shock may accelerate nuclear restarts and electric vehicle adoption faster than years of climate policy ever managed.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
October 23 – November 21 What routines would make your day flow better?—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
-
These windows will be covered with translucent film of different Idaho mountain ranges, giving those inside privacy while allowing natural light to flow through into the lounge, which can hold up to 500 people.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The Jeep driver slammed on the breaks and reversed, crashing into the front of Acosta’s patrol car and sped off, leaving the gate pieces on the road.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
-
Beyond fuel concerns, speeding also is a safety risk.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Additionally, WatchOS 26 introduces helpful new features, including a convenient wrist flick gesture and timely suggestions.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
-
Hathaway has five films coming out before 2027, starting with the pop opera Mother Mary in April, then the Devil Wears Prada sequel in May, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in July, sci-fi flick Flowervale Street in August, and the Colleen Hoover adaptation Verity in October.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital by Santa Monica Fire Department paramedics, the man was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
-
If someone pushes you to rush, keep your tone measured and propose a reasonable deadline that protects quality and keeps expectations aligned.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
From the world’s vantage point, Los Angeles can look like a place that glides serenely along beneath a beatific sun.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
-
And the crowd stayed to watch as six hundred young skiers—many of whom were little girls, with glitter on their cheeks—glided around the ski track in the stadium and then stood there in a phalanx, an honor guard as Diggins took a ceremonial last lap.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Kristopher David was driving to work Wednesday morning near the intersection of Broward Boulevard and Seventh Avenue when a black Audi, traveling westbound at a high rate of speed, T-boned his white BMW.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
-
Instead, Hall put on late-night shows in the basement of his home and became a popular child magician, earning money by doing his routine at ritzy parties and travelling to magic conventions.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Whisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisk. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
