as in rushing
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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 traveling
to proceed or move quickly
whisked through the crowd and delivered the urgent message
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Recent Examples of whisking
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
Gradually add half of the hot milk mixture to egg yolks while whisking yolks constantly.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
Return the skillet to medium-high heat and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, whisking frequently, until the sauce is bubbly and thickened into a glaze.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Gradually stream in ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, whisking constantly until combined.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Guests from all walks of life gather around one long table by the kitchen, the sights of hands whisking and the smells of bread baking.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Then reduce heat and simmer while whisking occasionally for 8 minutes.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Set the pan over medium heat and cook until the cream cheese has completely melted, whisking constantly.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Gradually add half of the hot milk mixture to egg yolks while whisking yolks constantly.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
Return the skillet to medium-high heat and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, whisking frequently, until the sauce is bubbly and thickened into a glaze.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Gradually stream in ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, whisking constantly until combined.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Guests from all walks of life gather around one long table by the kitchen, the sights of hands whisking and the smells of bread baking.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Then reduce heat and simmer while whisking occasionally for 8 minutes.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Set the pan over medium heat and cook until the cream cheese has completely melted, whisking constantly.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisking
Verb
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That means it could get certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as an ultralight aircraft by the end of this year, thereby accelerating Volocopter’s long-running efforts to get the VoloCity air taxi to market.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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This is a quickly accelerating idea not beloved by tech companies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Jackie Tohn looks elegant in a white button-down top and black flowing skirt at the Venice Family Clinic HEART Gala in Culver City, California, on April 18.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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State-level commitments in California, Maryland, and Massachusetts, along with federal apprenticeship grants, are also flowing into trades training, per JLL.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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After the match, Chelsea captain Reece James made a point of pushing McFarlane towards the travelling support to receive his congratulations.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Roughly 55% of people traveling along the avenue are doing so on a bus, city data says.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
Verb
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His friends can be seen rushing to him and carrying his body away.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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And after spending all that money on Jaelan Phillips and picking two edge rushers in their first three picks in 2025, choosing another pass-rushing linebacker like Mesidor in the first round doesn’t make sense to me.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, concludes in 1988, with Jackson gliding across a London stadium stage, performing in that white T-shirt and black jacket full of zippers, as fans weep before him.—
Steve Knopper,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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The wear of this pick is also particularly lightweight, gliding on with a texture that sits at the convergence of an oil and balm.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 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
Adjective
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Our running joke in the cast is that no one has anywhere to hide.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Cristobal also gave him credit for his work in the running game in the postseason.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Whisking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisking. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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