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adjective

as in rushing

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verb

present participle of whisk
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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3
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
Verb
Bring to a boil over medium-high; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, whisking occasionally, until flavors meld and mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026 Beyond these galleries the museum’s momentum returns, whisking you back to a realm of improbable mesmerizing encounters. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Slowly add the cold butter, one or two cubes at a time, whisking constantly until each addition is incorporated before adding more. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 The milky, all-in-one formula is particularly well suited to combination-to-dry and sensitive skin, thoroughly whisking away makeup and excess oil without leaving your face with that squeaky-clean, tight feeling. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026 Add olive oil, eggs, sour cream and vanilla and begin whisking to break up the yolks of the eggs. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 Gradually stream in ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, whisking constantly until dressing is emulsified. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly until combined. — Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 13 Aug. 2026 Slowly ladle some of the hot milk rice mixture into the bowl while whisking continuously to temper the eggs. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisking
  1. flying
  2. accelerating
  3. flowing
  4. traveling
  5. running
  6. rushing
  7. gliding
  8. hurrying
Adjective
  • Researchers also examined measurement techniques for slender flying-wing shapes.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Using a brown-paper grocery bag helps contain the mess (fewer bowls, less flying flour).
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of flying
Verb
  • Because the pace of technological change is accelerating fast.
    — Brittany Murrey, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Air Force officials have set a target of about $10 million per aircraft and are accelerating efforts to field the new system.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of accelerating
Verb
  • The cold water is flowing into the oceans, according to a study in Wednesday’s journal Scientific Data.
    — Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In top cities like Austin, Miami and Nashville, cash-flowing properties can be harder to find.
    — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of flowing
Verb
  • People traveling with family (or a lot of luggage) will appreciate the generous wardrobe and shelf space, with enough room to store your suitcases and keep the room uncluttered.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • However, the Daily Mail reported that on Monday a truck carrying copies was travelling between a printing plant and a warehouse in the Netherlands when it was intercepted while parked in a lay-by, with four copies of the book mysteriously stolen.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of traveling
Adjective
  • Quarterback Brock Purdy, who said being able to time the snap with all the 49ers’ pre-snap motion takes hours of study time before each game, noticed a focus on improving the running game throughout the offseason program.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The question is whether Edwards can establish enough of a running game to make any of that history relevant after kickoff.
    — Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of running
Verb
  • The rushing attack especially is rolling, with 10 touchdowns and almost 500 yards through two games.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Saquon Barkley got half of his 83 yards rushing on a 42-yeard carry.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of rushing
Verb
  • JoJo, Messing and Newport quickly whipped out their phones to capture videos of the models gliding down the runway and posing right in front of them before continuing their trek around Cipriani in downtown Manhattan.
    — Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • At times, perhaps surfing or more calmly gliding away from pressure will offer a better alternative to an all-out sprint toward the sideline.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of gliding
Verb
  • Before hurrying away from his tent on the beach, Saleh was asked what would happen if US support never came.
    — Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Corle continued flagging and minutes later McCoy was back on the trail, hurrying to catch up.
    — Jan Thacker, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of hurrying

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“Whisking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisking. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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