as in rushing
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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 travelling
to proceed or move quickly
whisked through the crowd and delivered the urgent message
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Recent Examples of whisking
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
Gradually pour egg mixture back into milk in saucepan, whisking constantly.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Alongside Superman, we're introduced to Krypto, who saves an injured Superman in a snowy climate by grabbing his cape and whisking him to safety.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Gradually pour 1 cup of the hot milk into egg mixture, 1/3 cup at a time, whisking constantly.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Gradually add oil, whisking constantly, until combined.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened slightly, about 1 minute.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
An Important Tip To Consider Most recipes call for whisking dry ingredients like flour, salt, baking soda, or baking powder together in a separate bowl, but Sprung suggests a different approach to ensure the leavening agents are evenly distributed.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the scene switches to Young Ian arriving at the house, whisking past Denzell in a desperate search for his sister.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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There were a lot of verbose non-physical scenes, but when dead bodies had to be gotten rid of quickly the show roared to life, whisking them out of sight through trap doors.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
Gradually pour egg mixture back into milk in saucepan, whisking constantly.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Alongside Superman, we're introduced to Krypto, who saves an injured Superman in a snowy climate by grabbing his cape and whisking him to safety.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Gradually pour 1 cup of the hot milk into egg mixture, 1/3 cup at a time, whisking constantly.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Gradually add oil, whisking constantly, until combined.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened slightly, about 1 minute.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
An Important Tip To Consider Most recipes call for whisking dry ingredients like flour, salt, baking soda, or baking powder together in a separate bowl, but Sprung suggests a different approach to ensure the leavening agents are evenly distributed.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the scene switches to Young Ian arriving at the house, whisking past Denzell in a desperate search for his sister.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisking
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This bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and other representatives in 2023 aims to eradicate toxic chemicals in turnout gear while accelerating the development of safer alternatives.Jonathan Sharp, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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When revenue picks up, the business can pay back more, accelerating growth without financial strain.Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Some of these mysterious flying objects are suspected to be drones.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Singh added there is no evidence the mysterious flying objects are linked to a foreign entity or are the work of an adversary.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Emblazoned with the likes of a pastoral chinoiserie landscape, cascading blossoms, and gliding herons, the 12 designs range from 6 to 14 inches in diameter, ideal for all dinner party configurations.Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
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There’s also the option of swimming with Sailfish (thought to be the fastest fish in the sea), and manta rays, mysterious gliding giants whose wingspan can net up to 26 feet.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The contrast with England’s first four games is stark — Southgate’s defence has sat deep, leading to large gaps between the lines, more running and a malfunctioning press.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 3 July 2024
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Fields was a greater running threat than Wilson, but Pittsburgh’s ground game hasn’t taken a notable step back since the quarterback switch.Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024
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This is not a new development in New Orleans where the Saints have been pushing their costs into the future for years now.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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With the MacBook Air launching earlier than the iPhone SE and ahead of the next Apple Intelligence update, this points to a press release launch and Apple pushing its consumer laptops further into the background.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Starting at $203,000, the Sportster 25 Surf is the company’s newest, smallest, and sportiest boat, engineered for wake-surfers skilled enough to bob behind a boat cruising at 11 miles per hour.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Celtics are cruising off of stellar chemistry and roster continuity.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The facts: Shortness of breath, fatigue throughout the day, chest tightness, and a rapid heartbeat are all indications of a potential cardiovascular issue.Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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The company’s rapid growth since its Series A round underlines customer appetite for such solutions.David Prosser, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Whisking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whisking. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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