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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2
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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3
as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
whisked through the crowd and delivered the urgent message
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Nora Colomer
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Beyond artists like Catlett and Biggers – who have earned renown as influential masters, but not the art market compensation of their white peers – The Bronx Museum shines a spotlight on emerging artists whose work challenges cultural and social norms and whisks viewers out of their comfort zones.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Whisk White Balsamic Vinaigrette In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, olive oil, and flaky sea salt; whisk until emulsified.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
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Noun
The mixer also comes with a whisk for whipping cream or sauces.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Beyond artists like Catlett and Biggers – who have earned renown as influential masters, but not the art market compensation of their white peers – The Bronx Museum shines a spotlight on emerging artists whose work challenges cultural and social norms and whisks viewers out of their comfort zones.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Parmigiano, and pepper flakes.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Whisk White Balsamic Vinaigrette In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, olive oil, and flaky sea salt; whisk until emulsified.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisk
Noun
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And yes, some plastic surgeons are apt to regale you with tales of their bespoke extended, vertical vector, composite flap, scarless, mystery, reset lift.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
28 May 2025
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Depending on the model, the cup holder may be integrated into the armrest, attached to the frame or part of an accessory flap.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The state both increased funding for special education and accelerated by one year the commitment to fully funding the Education Cost Sharing formula, through which most state aid for local education flows.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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Iran’s nuclear program accelerated after the breakdown of the 2015 nuclear agreement which halted international inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Salivary Blockages Blockages or obstructions to the salivary glands may also cause mouth dryness because saliva doesn't flow as easily to the mouth.10 7.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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The real threat to the fiscal well-being of the median American comes from the price of energy, from which all other prices flow.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Analysts believe Washington will use the London meeting to push Beijing to speed up sales of minerals and other crucial components for manufacturing, while China is expected to argue for easing technology sales curbs, including on artificial intelligence chips.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
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Reconciliation Since agreeing on a final budget can be slow, to speed things up, the Senate often jumps straight to a process called reconciliation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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This is exactly why Predator and Prey worked so well, and something the other flicks forgot about for the most part.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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The clothing brand’s sponsorship for the Apple Original Films' racing flick produced by Jerry Bruckheimer was announced in March.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Keep in mind, Miami had the sixth-best rushing attack in 2023.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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More Getty Images Fast forward to 2025, and Scheffler is no longer an amateur rushing through rounds to catch a basketball game.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Verb
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HGVs are launched by rockets and glide toward targets, while HCMs use air-breathing engines to maintain hypersonic speeds.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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As of now, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass is the only serious candidate in the race, meaning the first-term mayor could glide to reelection.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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The ban, which goes into effect on Monday, bars travel to the United States by citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.—
Hamed Aleaziz,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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At the time, Michael, one of the five children born to Nelson Rockefeller, one-time governor of New York, and his wife, Mary, had traveled to the island of New Guinea to collect art and artifacts.—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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“Whisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisk. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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