as in rushing
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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 traveling
to proceed or move quickly
whisked through the crowd and delivered the urgent message
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Recent Examples of whisking
Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Whisk in sugar and egg yolks; cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, 8 to 12 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Cooking with olive oil, drizzling it over vegetables, or whisking it into a salad dressing all count toward that 7-gram daily target.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Gradually add oil in a steady stream, whisking until incorporated.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Staff are adept at whisking up mocktails and cocktails and recommending a fine South African wine or malty Virunga Mist beer.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Slowly add oil, whisking to emulsify, and season with salt and pepper.
—Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 14 Apr. 2026
It’s made by whisking egg yolk with a tablespoon or two of sugar until fluffy and then topping it with hot espresso.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
Cook, whisking constantly, until chocolate and sugar are melted and mixture is smooth; scrape chocolate glaze into a small bowl.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Whisk in sugar and egg yolks; cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, 8 to 12 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Cooking with olive oil, drizzling it over vegetables, or whisking it into a salad dressing all count toward that 7-gram daily target.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Gradually add oil in a steady stream, whisking until incorporated.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Staff are adept at whisking up mocktails and cocktails and recommending a fine South African wine or malty Virunga Mist beer.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Slowly add oil, whisking to emulsify, and season with salt and pepper.
—Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 14 Apr. 2026
It’s made by whisking egg yolk with a tablespoon or two of sugar until fluffy and then topping it with hot espresso.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisking
Verb
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Use in hydrogen transportation The five-metal nanocrystals have proven effective in accelerating ammonia decomposition, a process vital for the hydrogen energy economy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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This ranges from accelerating road and sidewalk repairs to regularly cleaning our stormwater systems to prevent avoidable tragedies like the 2024 floods.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Drivers will discover that the design causes unavoidable backups in both directions on Broward Boulevard, plus confusing and hazardous lane changes to avoid traffic flowing from the opposite direction.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tucker County sits high on the ridge, with no rivers flowing into it and limited water storage.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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Did the connotations of travelling with Spirit carry a sense of embarrassment?—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Residents of multiple countries, including the United States, are being monitored for hantavirus after traveling on the MV Hondius, an Oceanwide Expeditions cruise ship now tied to several cases of the virus.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Using flying distance, an approximate 400-mile trip became a 3,550-mile journey.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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The white-gold indices, also hand-engraved, and star trails, evoking the night sky, are joined by 18-karat-pink-gold hands, a visible flying-tourbillon cage, a dual-register split-seconds flyback chronograph, and a semi-Gregorian perpetual calendar.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the public debuts of SpaceX and other companies could add pressure to the Magnificent Seven, given that investors rushing to make space for the IPOs will have to offload existing holdings.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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In footage obtained by NBC DFW and Fox 4, Zapata could be seen rushing the resident to safety following the gunfire before being hit by shrapnel in his eye and calling authorities for assistance.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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The track features Paul Wall and finds Lil’ Boat gliding over production from Bronson and Daringer with ease.—
Mikey Fresh,
VIBE.com,
4 May 2026
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Moreover, the missile uses a gliding approach to reach its target.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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No point hurrying toward a resolution that was always receding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Instead of hurrying to break up tents and scatter RVs, Lee and Oakland’s interim homelessness chief Sasha Hauswald want city workers to focus on minimizing trash and human waste around encampments.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Tennessee product is a tough, press-man corner who will challenge receivers at the line of scrimmage and sacrifice his body to make a tackle in the running game.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Barrett uses his size (312 pounds) and length (a wingspan of over 80 inches) to disrupt in the running game.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Whisking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisking. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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