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as in rushed
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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as in flowed
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
now that the highway has been widened, traffic just whisks along
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as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
whisked through the crowd and delivered the urgent message
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Recent Examples of whisked
My other housemates were long whisked away by beckoning purpose.
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Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
The room Upon checking in, the hotel manager whisked me away for a tour of my room, one of four Premier King Sleep Lab rooms in the hotel.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026
The lemon curd filling must be whisked until smooth, but never curdled.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The Duke of Edinburgh and new Queen Elizabeth II were greeted off the plane by Churchill and other officials at the airport before being whisked off to Clarence House, where the Royal Standard flag was flown for the first time in her reign.
—Hope Coke, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
Many immigration lawyers and advocates have noted that detainees are often whisked to the airport quickly, sometimes 24 to 48 hours after being detained, especially here in Minneapolis – something made possible with daily flights.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
And as much as the work of production designer Jack Fisk creates the sense of being whisked back to the New York of the 1950s, so too does Venditti’s documentary-style approach to casting help Marty Supreme feel like a cinematic time capsule.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026
After tracking it down almost two decades later, Prince Adam is whisked back across space to defend his home planet against the evil forces of Skeletor.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
After being whisked away on honeymoons with their newly betrothed, the couples spend three weeks counting down to decision day at the altar.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
The room Upon checking in, the hotel manager whisked me away for a tour of my room, one of four Premier King Sleep Lab rooms in the hotel.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026
The lemon curd filling must be whisked until smooth, but never curdled.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The Duke of Edinburgh and new Queen Elizabeth II were greeted off the plane by Churchill and other officials at the airport before being whisked off to Clarence House, where the Royal Standard flag was flown for the first time in her reign.
—Hope Coke, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
Many immigration lawyers and advocates have noted that detainees are often whisked to the airport quickly, sometimes 24 to 48 hours after being detained, especially here in Minneapolis – something made possible with daily flights.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
And as much as the work of production designer Jack Fisk creates the sense of being whisked back to the New York of the 1950s, so too does Venditti’s documentary-style approach to casting help Marty Supreme feel like a cinematic time capsule.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026
After tracking it down almost two decades later, Prince Adam is whisked back across space to defend his home planet against the evil forces of Skeletor.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
After being whisked away on honeymoons with their newly betrothed, the couples spend three weeks counting down to decision day at the altar.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisked
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The order did not last long, however, as lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly in dramatic overnight scenes, pushing past troops sent there by Yoon and voting unanimously against it in an emergency session.—
Stella Kim,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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As lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly, Yoon’s martial law command issued a proclamation declaring sweeping powers, including suspending political activities, controlling the media and publications, and allowing arrests without warrants.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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After a group of male models visited the competitors' apartment upon cycle 2 production relocating to Milan, Italy, for the season's back half, alcohol flowed — and, per Sullivan, so did tensions.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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More than 13,000 tips have flowed into the bureau.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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According to a preliminary investigation, the crash occurred when the white Nissan sped south on Virginia Avenue.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Streamed live on YouTube, the two and half hour ceremony was (blissfully) commercial free, which sped things up but meant guests didn’t have the usual opportunity to mix and mingle.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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The series adds to a growing wave of Iberian co-productions leveraging talent and locations from both countries, a trend that has accelerated as Spanish and Portuguese producers increasingly look to pool resources and expand their reach globally.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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The January raid reshaped the balance of power in the country and accelerated changes to its most important economic asset.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sea turtles snoozed, manta rays glided, and reef fish darted by the thousands over lava pinnacles covered in corals and basket sponges.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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As the rock glided down the ice sheet, Casper and his teammates slowly started to come to grips with the reality of the situation.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
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The excitement is real — the first time Pastrana raced in the Daytona 500.—
Ryan Morik Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Inside an Irving Park bungalow, kids raced barefoot through the dining room, zooming past paper chains taped to the ceiling.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Starmer himself has pushed back against calls for his own resignation over Mandelson’s appointment.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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That late charge pushed LAFC to 60 points, which proved enough to claim the final spot among MLS teams participating in the latest version of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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There were no injuries reported or marine pollution observed, and the ship safely sailed into port with the help of four tugboats, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Reddick made a huge surge with an assist from teammate Riley Herbst, made contact with Elliott that caused Elliott to crash, then sailed past to give Jordan a victory in NASCAR's biggest event of the year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Whisked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisked. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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