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Definition of whisknext
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
Reduce heat to low and add the chocolate chips and whisk just until chips are melted. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025 In a small bowl whisk together butter, miso, and lemon zest. Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
Beyond cooked dishes, tomato paste can be whisked into vinaigrettes for color and balance, blended into compound butters, or brushed in glazes for roasted meats and vegetables. Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026 Its vegan formula is enriched with creamy shea butter and refreshing verbena leaf extract (that also happens to be 100 percent organic) for an invigorating shower experience that whisks you away to the lush countryside of Provence. Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whisk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisk
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • His arm was pinned into the back window of a car as a suspect sped away, dragging him across the pavement for about 100 yards, according to court documents.
    Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
  • By speeding up the transit time of your stomach contents, fiber may reduce the amount of time that stomach acid can irritate your esophagus, Dilley added.
    Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • First responders in Atlanta rushed to an airport runway Tuesday after an aircraft experienced a harrowing landing failure, with all eight of its landing tires bursting the moment the plane touched down, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Lopez rushed her back to the emergency room, where an MRI revealed a diagnosis of transverse myelitis, a rare inflammatory disorder affecting the spinal cord.
    Leondra Head, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • The slim design makes this perfect for travelling, with easy stowing in suitcases or backpacks.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Despite the losses, Damon traveled to Texas and won the national title, dedicating the victory to his family and supporters.
    Nina Burns, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026

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“Whisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisk. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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