whisking 1 of 2

adjective

as in rushing

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whisking

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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
Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 20 minutes. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026 Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the pudding begins to bubble and thicken, about 5 to 7 minutes. — ABC News, 9 July 2026 Page Six posted photos of Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, and Swift’s close friend Ashley Avignone whisking over in yet another SUV. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026 Cook over medium, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, about 5 minutes. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 Gradually pour milk into roux, whisking constantly until combined. — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 June 2026 This 5-in-1 emulsifier makes chopping, whisking and frothing for soups, baby food and smoothies super easy with minimal cleanup afterward. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 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. — Rose Evans updated June 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisking
  1. flying
  2. accelerating
  3. flowing
  4. traveling
  5. running
  6. rushing
  7. gliding
  8. hurrying
Adjective
  • Using flying distance, an approximate 400-mile trip became a 3,550-mile journey.
    — DP Opinion, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
  • 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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  • According to the team, the new model helps in reducing the need for costly physical training while accelerating the development of more capable and adaptable robotic systems.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
  • By April 19, the tilt sensor measurements were accelerating at a rate that made scientists determine a collapse was imminent.
    — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of accelerating
Verb
  • The chances started flowing as Argentina laid siege to the England goal.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • To keep water flowing while negotiations continued, the district last year quadrupled its monthly base rate to $568.
    — Nina Burns, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of flowing
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  • When not working, Carson enjoys playing chess, traveling, and cheering on the men's and women's basketball teams at his alma mater, the University of Connecticut.
    — The Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2026
  • Every year, a group of 50 boys must complete the titular Long Walk, traveling at 3mph or faster until only one remains.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of traveling
Adjective
  • But none are filmmakers making their own movies while also running, or co-running, a major studio division.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 19 June 2026
Definition of running
Verb
  • His design for Fallingwater therefore suspends the architecture above the fall itself, filling the home constantly with the powerful sound of rushing water.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
  • There’s nothing like it—the sun shining, a warm breeze tussling your hair, waves rushing onto the shore, and breathing in the fresh, salty air.
    — Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Definition of rushing
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  • Who are these slimy gastropods that have been gliding across Earth since before the Ice Age?
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026
  • From royal events to sporting matches to gliding down ski slopes as kids on vacation, rarely did the public see one without the other.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of gliding
Verb
  • 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.
    — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 17 May 2026
  • No point hurrying toward a resolution that was always receding.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of hurrying

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