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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
Then, Grace whisked her daughter off to the remote Galápagos Islands, widely interpreted as an effort to distance her from the escalating romance, away from press and palace pressure.
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
We are immediately being whisked from room to room as our doctors on the day shift get to work.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
However, all are treated equally by the professional staff and even arrivals such as ours, in tinny hire cars, are whisked into the sleek entrance of the minimalist white building.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
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
Two minutes later, the Secret Service whisked Pence off the Senate floor.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Chartering a speedboat, we were whisked into the bay, a spellbinding expanse of calm, amniotic water dotted with more than 50 tiny islands and pristine beaches that called to mind castaway fantasies.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Video shows the chase became futile when the suspect jumped into a waiting car and was whisked away.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
After her band Tinker earned an opening slot for the Smashing Pumpkins, she was whisked off on the journey of a lifetime.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
We are immediately being whisked from room to room as our doctors on the day shift get to work.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
However, all are treated equally by the professional staff and even arrivals such as ours, in tinny hire cars, are whisked into the sleek entrance of the minimalist white building.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
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
Two minutes later, the Secret Service whisked Pence off the Senate floor.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Chartering a speedboat, we were whisked into the bay, a spellbinding expanse of calm, amniotic water dotted with more than 50 tiny islands and pristine beaches that called to mind castaway fantasies.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Video shows the chase became futile when the suspect jumped into a waiting car and was whisked away.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
After her band Tinker earned an opening slot for the Smashing Pumpkins, she was whisked off on the journey of a lifetime.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisked
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Elijah Metcalf hauled in five passes for 143 yards and a touchdown, while Jeffery Pittman rushed for 75 yards and a score on 18 carries.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Nebraska tied the game with an extra point after Missouri students rushed the field, celebrating an apparent victory.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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His case illustrates how power in Venezuela has often flowed through opaque military and intelligence channels rather than formal political office.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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The moment a user joined or viewed a meeting, the information flowed out.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Toyota crashed, and the Charger sped away, according to court records.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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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
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This trend accelerated in December as the flag state emerged as a critical shield against drone strikes and vessel seizures.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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America’s top campuses remain crowded with wealth, but some universities have accelerated efforts to reach a wider swath of the country, recruiting more in urban and rural areas and offering free tuition for students whose families are not among the highest earners.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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For the past few months, one vertical inch at a time, that machine glided up, down and across its gantry system to create the high-ceiling, single-story home before it.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Dressed in an eye-catching ensemble that perfectly highlighted her bold style, Eva glided down the runway, serving face and fierce attitude.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
30 Oct. 2025
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Schyler Dethorne raced 68-yards for a TD and Belton tallied scoring runs of six and 52-yards, as Alvarado held a 28-3 lead after the opening quarter.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Much of CoreWeave’s utility has come from offering readily available compute as those companies raced to scale up their own operations.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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DeSantis, a Republican, has prioritized Everglades restoration and pushed to expedite the reservoir’s construction during his two terms in office.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Erik Karlsson pushed his career-best home points streak to nine games with a goal, while Connor Dewar and Blake Lizotte also scored for Pittsburgh.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Guard Deja Jones started, but her recent struggles continued and head coach Zenarae Antoine pulled her quickly after a bad transition pass sailed over the head of forward Taleiyah Gibbs.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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But the rookie’s kick sailed wide right just as time expired, sending the Steelers into the playoffs and ending the Ravens’ season on a heartbreaking note.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Whisked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisked. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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