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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2
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
Rose Evans
updated June 15,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly, until mixture is smooth and emulsified.
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Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
In the cafe's early days, Yeung spent most of her waking hours at the shop, often working 12-hour days and personally whisking every drink.
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Mike Winters
mickey Todiwala,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Depending on the day’s training, the pilots could be opening and closing refrigerator doors, whisking liquids in a bowl, sorting silverware or turning a water faucet on and off over and over until the robot arms get it right.
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Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 seconds while whisking.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
Cook, whisking constantly, until chocolate and sugar are melted and mixture is smooth; scrape chocolate glaze into a small bowl.
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Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
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.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
Gradually add oil in a steady stream, whisking until incorporated.
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Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
An Idaho Transportation Department vision since the early 2000s, the corridor is expected to open in 2027, whisking travelers north to Emmett in roughly 20 minutes.
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Rose Evans
updated June 15,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly, until mixture is smooth and emulsified.
—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
In the cafe's early days, Yeung spent most of her waking hours at the shop, often working 12-hour days and personally whisking every drink.
—
Mike Winters
mickey Todiwala,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Depending on the day’s training, the pilots could be opening and closing refrigerator doors, whisking liquids in a bowl, sorting silverware or turning a water faucet on and off over and over until the robot arms get it right.
—
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 seconds while whisking.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisking
Adjective
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Using flying distance, an approximate 400-mile trip became a 3,550-mile journey.
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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.
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Starting in the late 1950s and accelerating in the 1970s, several states enacted laws that required a date label on certain foods.
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The right question to ask early on is whether the rate of experimentation and the surfacing of new use cases are accelerating month over month.
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Traffic cameras in the area show eastbound traffic flowing.
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At the center of the main floor is a chef’s kitchen outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry and expansive workspace, flowing easily into the living and dining areas.
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Prosecutors say Wilburn was traveling about 100 mph on Cherry Valley Boulevard with lights and sirens activated, responding to a report of a shooting.
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Drivers are reminded to exercise patience, remain attentive and use caution while traveling through the area.
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The difference between Denver’s running game with Dobbins (Weeks 1 to 10) and without him (Week 11 through the end of the season) has been well documented.
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For a sportier look, others have thicker soles and secure straps—like your favorite running shoes, but chicer.
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With the flip of a light switch and the familiar clunk of a VHS tape sliding into a VCR, memories come rushing back for many collectors and movie lovers.
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Poor planning or rushing decisions can lead to costly and inconvenient design mistakes.
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After dark, visitors may even spot manta rays gliding through the water.
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The Americans were less cohesive without Pulisic in the second half, but Reyna still added the finishing touch by gliding into the box and toe-flicking home his first World Cup goal.
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Set over the course of eight years (including the lockdown period during COVID), Herry’s film unfolds fluidly, neither hurrying scenes up unnecessarily, nor lingering too long on any incident.
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No point hurrying toward a resolution that was always receding.
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“Whisking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisking. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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