1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in flowed
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 sped
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 whisked
Herds of zebra, gazelle, antelope, and wildebeest passed by, then we were whisked into a quiet clearing where the team had set up a stunning bush lunch.
—
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
She was then whisked away to take a portrait for the brand.
—Lindsey Underwood, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026
The band has often rolled up to street corners days or even hours after immigration agents have whisked someone away there.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
First, egg whites are whisked carefully to make a stiff-peaked meringue.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
They’re made with flour, sugar, butter and eggs, whisked together with flavorings such as anise, lemon, vanilla and cocoa, then baked in a special device.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Neither did Banegas, who was whisked away by deputies to be fingerprinted after his sentence was meted out.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
So instead of preparing for an upcoming real estate licensing exam, she was whisked away to an ICE holding room and then sent by bus to the Montgomery Processing Center in Conroe, Texas.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Within 90 minutes of the San Fernando City Council voting to get rid of its Chávez monument, the statuary had been bagged up, hoisted off its plinth and whisked away.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
She was then whisked away to take a portrait for the brand.
—Lindsey Underwood, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026
The band has often rolled up to street corners days or even hours after immigration agents have whisked someone away there.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
First, egg whites are whisked carefully to make a stiff-peaked meringue.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
They’re made with flour, sugar, butter and eggs, whisked together with flavorings such as anise, lemon, vanilla and cocoa, then baked in a special device.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Neither did Banegas, who was whisked away by deputies to be fingerprinted after his sentence was meted out.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
So instead of preparing for an upcoming real estate licensing exam, she was whisked away to an ICE holding room and then sent by bus to the Montgomery Processing Center in Conroe, Texas.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Within 90 minutes of the San Fernando City Council voting to get rid of its Chávez monument, the statuary had been bagged up, hoisted off its plinth and whisked away.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisked
Verb
-
Emergency crews rushed to the Lincoln Village Apartments Wednesday night after a frantic 911 call reported a child had fallen out a window.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
-
The Lebanese Health Ministry said Israel struck three teams of paramedics Wednesday in southern Lebanon, first hitting one team and then two more that rushed to help.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
As the town assessed damages and began to recover, community support flowed in; the fire department offered hot meals to volunteers, utility companies set up free charging and WiFi stations and contractors distributed care packages for those affected.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
-
Trails thread through remnants of the same ancient sea that once also flowed over South Dakota's Badlands National Park—keep an eye out for fossils.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Product development has already been sped up with TickPick’s support, according to Brennan.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
21 Apr. 2026
-
Charges say Steward sped through a red light and hit another vehicle at the intersection of Emerson and 26th avenues.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
At Cedarvale Winery in Logan Township, New Jersey, fourth-generation farmer Ed Gaventa said early warmth has also accelerated growth in his vineyards — raising concerns as temperatures drop.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
-
With the 20-shop agreement, RBH qualifies for the brand’s 50/50 Large Area Developer Incentive Program, an initiative designed to support franchise partners committed to accelerated and multi-unit growth.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
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
-
After Joel Edmundson stepped up to hit Benson, Carrick scooped up the loose puck and glided across the crease for a backhand goal.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The measure cleared the Senate by voice vote, without a formal roll call, as Congress raced to meet a Monday deadline.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
-
While the Avs raced to a historic 31-2-7 start, there were some mixed results in the second half of the season.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
As the quarrel turned physical, the woman pushed Smith to the ground, witnesses told police.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
-
Hayslett has pushed Marzullo to be aware of pitches on the outside corner.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
But even before that nautical narrative of a reality show sailed into his life, the Australia native spent 30 years in the shipping/boating/charter industries.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
-
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex then sailed around Sydney Harbor with Invictus Australia.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Whisked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisked. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
