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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
Remove from the heat and whisk in cocoa powder, sugar and salt (the batter will be a little grainy).
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
Hundreds of tiny endangered fish slipped from orange plastic buckets into a glittering lagoon in Malibu on Tuesday, returning home five months after being whisked away from threats wrought by the Palisades fire.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
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Noun
Remove from heat and whisk in butter until melted and smooth.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
Remove from the heat and whisk in cocoa powder, sugar and salt (the batter will be a little grainy).
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
Verb
If so, anything goes California’s war on cars is really just a war on free people
When politicians and developers collude, no one’s property is safe
A number of Trump-voting business owners and farmers who have had ICE agents whisk away part of their work force have made similar points.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
Hundreds of tiny endangered fish slipped from orange plastic buckets into a glittering lagoon in Malibu on Tuesday, returning home five months after being whisked away from threats wrought by the Palisades fire.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisk
Noun
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It can be worn as a backpack or messenger bag and has a magnetic front flap closure.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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The flaps, which are essential for creating lift at low speeds, appeared to remain retracted, based on early video analysis.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Putting oneself in those situations that challenge conversational comfort zones and embracing discomfort, tension and unresolved conflicts accelerates growth significantly.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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Throughout the 1960s, New York City’s financial sector boomed, yet simultaneously, poverty rates soared, deindustrialization accelerated, and housing costs skyrocketed.—
Daniel Wortel-London,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
Verb
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The case is likely to join a string of recent rulings from the Supreme Court's conservative majority that have unraveled campaign finance limits as violations of the First Amendment, allowing more money to flow into politics.—
June 30,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
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The tears of relief flowed as Ivanisevic climbed up the stadium to embrace his father.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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For such projects, L.A. County is expediting permitting timelines to speed up fire recovery.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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Cynthia, seeing Carmen and Julius bleeding, sped to the hospital, one minute away, but Carmen was pronounced dead on arrival.—
Sally Ventura
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Create glam waves, defined curls, and everything in between—without even a flick of the wrist (the tool does all the work for you).—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Another patriotic Tom Cruise flick, this biographical drama tells the story of Ron Kovic, a Vietnam War veteran who becomes an anti-war activist.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Flores looks at Metellus who can do everything the defense asks for, including rushing the passer, dislodging the ball carrier from the ball, making big hits in the running game and covering receivers.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Before the doctor could see her, she was rushed to the emergency room.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
Verb
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And Lamont clearly had no plan to endorse him, even as some prominent Democrats have slowly glided back to Cuomo’s orbit.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
24 June 2025
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Its jet-black formula glides on with inky precision and dries down to a bulletproof finish that stays sharp for up to 24 hours (yes, really).—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Drivers who only plan on traveling for short distances in extreme temperatures may not need to be concerned.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Located within the downtown area, anchor your stay by parking your car (free of charge) and traveling on foot to explore shops, the farmers market, and restaurants.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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“Whisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisk. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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