1
as in accelerating
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 flowing
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
now that the highway has been widened, traffic just whisks along
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as in travelling
to proceed or move quickly
whisked through the crowd and delivered the urgent message
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as in rushing
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Recent Examples of whisking
Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 24 Sep. 2025
Reduce heat to medium and simmer, whisking occasionally, until glossy, thickened, and reduced to 1 cup, 15 to 20 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
The traditional way of preparing it, whisking the powder together with hot water in a small bowl, also appeals to drinkers who want to slow down and be more intentional, Mills said.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Add olive oil in thin stream, whisking constantly.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
The mixture should be cool to the touch; if not, let cool before whisking in the eggs.
—The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Continue cooking and whisking 1 minute.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 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
Adjective
In the premiere’s second hour, Mel takes Cheryl on a one-on-one date, picking her up in a Rolls-Royce and whisking her away to the Queen Mary.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 24 Sep. 2025
Reduce heat to medium and simmer, whisking occasionally, until glossy, thickened, and reduced to 1 cup, 15 to 20 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
The traditional way of preparing it, whisking the powder together with hot water in a small bowl, also appeals to drinkers who want to slow down and be more intentional, Mills said.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Add olive oil in thin stream, whisking constantly.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
The mixture should be cool to the touch; if not, let cool before whisking in the eggs.
—The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Continue cooking and whisking 1 minute.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisking
Verb
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And with the rise of artificial intelligence, generative science is accelerating extraordinary solutions — from mapping geothermal resources underground to discovering novel methods of energy storage.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Wells also added Capital One to the list, citing monthly credit and accelerating buybacks as catalysts.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Based on events and social media posts from recent months, bad blood hasn't been flowing from our side of the street.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Cohen then took a chainsaw to a small replica of the Pentagon, with fake dollar bills flowing out to symbolize the waste, as people who had gathered there cheered.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The two have combined for 594 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns through the Hurricanes’ first four games.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hubbard broke out in a major way last season, rushing for 1,195 yards in 2024 with 11 total touchdowns on the year.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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On third-and-11 in the first quarter, Iamaleava spotted a sliver of daylight that wasn’t there a blink before and turned it into a 22-yard jailbreak up the gut, gliding past white jerseys.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The simplicity is intentional so your eye isn't bouncing, but rather gliding through the room.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Born in Italy and just really blessed with great food all around growing up traveling.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The pair had been inseparable companions, traveling together to races until Coco’s passing.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Only worth around $15 nowadays, but this card spawned so many anti-flying cards.—
Curtis Silver,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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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
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Keeping his foot on the gas also means pushing ahead with reforms.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Undocumented immigrants are not legally eligible for the health subsidies Democrats are pushing for in the negotiations.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Instead of a weekend at the beach, cruising to the Caribbean is a tempting possibility for girls’ trips, birthdays, and mini vacations.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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After Game 1, in which the Padres’ Nick Pivetta was cruising right up until allowing back-to-back home runs, manager Mike Shildt acted decisively yesterday, replacing Dylan Cease after just 69 pitches (and five strikeouts) through 3 2/3 shutout innings.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Whisking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisking. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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