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as in flap
a quick jerky movement from side to side or up and down with a whisk of the broom, the dirt was gone

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Noun
Like the Artisan and Deluxe series listed below, this one is also made with a functional tilt-head design and comes with the three standard mixer attachments: a wire whisk, a flat beater, and a dough hook. Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024 Once the cheese has melted, add another 2 cups of the cheese blend and whisk until smooth, thick and creamy. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will whisk you on a musical journey through Toronto’s historic and vibrant neighborhoods. Miriam Porter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was also there but was quickly whisked away by security. Atika Shubert, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for whisk 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisk
Noun
  • At the top of the hour all 69 flaps shuffle at once to display the time in numbers.
    Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The style, which debuted in 2006, features a flap construction and is made with buttery leather that only gets softer with time.
    Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • But when compared to last year’s unreliable defense that failed to close out numerous close games, much less help accelerate blowouts, what the unit is doing this year is a breath of fresh air in Boulder.
    Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The technology is also transforming medical imaging and has been helpful in accelerating the drug discovery process.
    Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Each scene flows more briskly into the next, amplifying the joy and excitement of the ride all the way to its end.
    Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The Pinky Ring keeps the drinks flowing and music going all night long.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 14 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Three years later, wildlife experts enlisted a team of local helpers for just 24 hours to speed up the area’s environmental recovery.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Continue to speed up the container, and more of these perfect tornadoes will slither in from the rim.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The upcoming Netflix holiday flick Hot Frosty, which sees Hallmark movies queen Lacey Chabert make the jump over to the megastreamer, has a perfectly great Christmasy premise for some totally steamy PG-13 fun: Chabert plays Kathy, a widow, who magically brings a hunky snowman to life.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The subversive Irish flick Kneecap leads this year’s British Independent Film Award nominations with 14 nods, including Best Director and Best Screenplay.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Among the victims rushed to hospital, many had eye injuries, missing fingers or gaping holes in their abdomens, Reuters witnesses saw, indicating their proximity to the devices at the time of detonation.
    Reuters, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
  • As anticipated, some waits appeared throughout the day, particularly as voters rushed to cast ballots in the hours before polls closed.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • This lip product glides on seamlessly across your lips, creating a reflective finish that will capture the light and attention of everyone around you.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
  • After gliding through the dance floor and hitting her marks, Ilona even conquered her ultimate fear by killing off her partner Alan.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Police said the man was crossing Rose Street and was struck by a vehicle driven by a 79-year-old Berkeley woman woman that was traveling eastbound on Rose Street.
    Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • All trucks that travel California roads must be fully transitioned to clean technology by 2045.
    Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024

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“Whisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisk. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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