whisking 1 of 2

present participle of whisk
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whisking

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of whisking
Adjective
The mixture should be cool to the touch; if not, let cool before whisking in the eggs. The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025 Gradually sift in powdered sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, whisking until fully combined after each addition. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025 Continue cooking and whisking 1 minute. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025 Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking to dissolve sugar. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025 There were a lot of verbose non-physical scenes, but when dead bodies had to be gotten rid of quickly the show roared to life, whisking them out of sight through trap doors. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024 Alongside Superman, we're introduced to Krypto, who saves an injured Superman in a snowy climate by grabbing his cape and whisking him to safety. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, the scene switches to Young Ian arriving at the house, whisking past Denzell in a desperate search for his sister. Lincee Ray, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisking
Verb
  • Global interest in the technology is accelerating as Italy has approved a demo line between Venice and Padua.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Access to these solutions will enable Komatsu to optimize safety and energy efficiency, while increasing overall productivity, accelerating product development, and enabling large-scale decarbonization.
    Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There is a mix of long toss and other drills to get his arm loose and adrenaline flowing.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Still, the offense wasn’t flowing, and the unit had just given an extra possession to the Jaguars with an interception that led to a touchdown.
    Mike Kaye September 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Plus-size segment remains underserved by apparel market Mallorie Dunn, a professor of fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology and owner of SmartGlamour, a clothing line that offers the smallest and largest sizes, worries about the apparel retail market rushing to conclusions.
    Kevin Williams, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Why are fans rushing to see this movie?
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • During my late April stay, the water was still and inviting—ideal for a morning kayaking session, gliding quietly across the lake's surface.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Location Anchored between Blackfriars Bridge and the Tate Modern, Sea Containers is a front-row perch to London’s cultural tide—where the Thames unfurls like a silver sash, ferries gliding past in a daily ballet of commuters and sightseers.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Things won't get any easier for Flacco next week with the Browns traveling to Baltimore to play the Ravens, who typically always have a top-10 caliber defense.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • In February, more than 40 people were killed in southern Mexico when a bus traveling to Tabasco from the tourist city of Cancun hit a trailer truck and caught fire.
    Lizbeth Diaz, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Only worth around $15 nowadays, but this card spawned so many anti-flying cards.
    Curtis Silver, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The lower end of that spectrum (2,000 kelvins) will provide an orangey, amber light and attract the fewest flying insects.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Her comments come as Democrats face a leadership crossroads in Washington, with long-serving figures under scrutiny and younger candidates pushing for change.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The Angels made a late change to their rotation, pushing all of the pitchers back a day and having right-hander José Ureña start Wednesday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Southlake Carroll, an eight-time state champion, knocked off Hebron twice last season — a 42-37 third-round playoff thriller, after cruising to a 59-16 win early in regular season.
    Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Bo Bichette and Alejandro Kirk are cruising toward their best offensive seasons.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Whisking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisking. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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