1
as in to accelerate
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 to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
now that the highway has been widened, traffic just whisks along
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
whisked through the crowd and delivered the urgent message
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Recent Examples of whisk
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
Finish and Serve In a bowl whisk broth and flour until incorporated; whisk into roasting pan.
—Jan Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
Make the preferment: In a stand mixer bowl, whisk together the water, flour and yeast and mix until no dry spots remain.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Ditch the whisk for a sturdy spatula, and stir the donut pieces into the liquid below to coat them completely.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
Finish and Serve In a bowl whisk broth and flour until incorporated; whisk into roasting pan.
—Jan Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
Verb
Then the guides whisk the little ones off to entertain them in a leafy courtyard while Maddy and I join the adults for wine tasting in a candlelit cellar.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
Make the preferment: In a stand mixer bowl, whisk together the water, flour and yeast and mix until no dry spots remain.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisk
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Inspired by Western heritage, its design features a distinctive yoke, a vertical chest pocket, and two lower side-entry flap pockets, providing both style and practicality.Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Atlantis specializes in sourcing rare Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès bags—from classic Chanel double flaps to hard-to-find Murakami x LV bags from the 2000s.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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While poverty is still very visible in rural areas, Morocco accelerates with its building plans, most notably the Grand Stade Hassan II.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Butler comeback was accelerated by 7-footer Andre Screen, who tied his career-high with four blocks in the game’s first 18 minutes.Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
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In neighboring Andreas Canyon, a crystalline stream flows year-round and an easy one-mile loop winds beneath red cliffs, cooing birds and sycamore trees.Freda Moon, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Webcam imagery shows a line of fissures erupting lava fountains feeding lava flows at the base of Halemaʻumaʻu within Kaluapele.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The town, which only has one stoplight, opted to not put a speeding camera in that area.Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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Currently, physicians can spend hours getting up to speed on a patient's history and care status, especially for new patients.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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With Anil Kapoor-starrer action flick Subedar set for a 2025 release, the company has eyes on bigger milestones.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Relive the gory days with this still-seasonally appropriate slasher flick.Lydia Price, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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As fans rushed the court, an unidentified assailant plowed into Kyle Filipowski, spraining the Duke center’s knee.David Whitley, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Peterson rushed for 14,918 yards in his career, leading the league in rushing three times.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
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The creamy soft bubbles glide across your mouth to conclude in a refreshing tart apple finish.Liz Thach, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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In this festive flick, Sierra glides through the slopes of romance under the hospitality of a brooding lodge owner (Chord Overstreet) and his charming daughter (Olivia Perez).Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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These people are traveling the world, getting paid to walk and talk in amazing locations.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The 18 seniors from last year who are traveling on Rhule’s dime will carry the flag, metaphorically, for all of the former Huskers who missed an opportunity to attend a bowl game from 2017 through 2023.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Whisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisk. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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