WHISK Synonyms: 192 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈ(h)wisk

Definition of whisk

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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verb

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

Noun

Add the eggs, vanilla, and salt and whisk vigorously for 30 to 60 seconds, until the mixture thickens and lightens in color. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, whisk together 3 cups flour and 1 1/2 tsp. — Hali Bey Ramdene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2026

Verb

Because VisionQuest, like so many of the studio’s products being whisked off its multimedia assembly line, is not just designed to play off previous installments. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026 If using a cornstarch slurry, in a small bowl, whisk the water and cornstarch together. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whisk

Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisk

Noun

The flap is just the latest flight of fancy bringing bird decor into the design discourse.

— Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
The Note—a compact version of the company’s much larger flagship product—launched in February, and can display personal messages, weather, stock prices, Spotify songs, and hundreds of other options via 2,880 mesmerizing flaps controlled via an app.

— Derek Rose, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of flap

Verb

Every clinical breakthrough has cost implications, accelerates the pace of change and widens the gap between what is scientifically possible and what is practical for clinicians delivering care.

— Brad Kreick, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Its performance accelerated the slide of the ANC, once led by Nelson Mandela, which lost its parliamentary majority for the first time since the end of apartheid and was forced to form a coalition government.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of accelerate

Verb

The question confronting Israel and its international partners is not simply whether money should flow into Gaza, but also who controls it—and whether the next arrangement will avoid the failures of the last.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
The program could also be targeted rather than universal — triggered by sector-specific unemployment spikes, income level, or geography, so the money flows first to the workers AI disrupts most.

— Sarah Cannon, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of flow

Verb

Ambrossi can’t sit still, and has left his hotel to speed-walk through the city, speaking rapidly and barely glancing at his phone screen.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Supporters say Prop 45 will speed up environmental review for essential housing, transportation, water, health, education and other projects, cutting costly delays and passing the savings on to consumers.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of speed

Noun

Her recent film credits include Gore Verbinski’s Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die and the Sundance flick Zi from her frequent collaborator Kogonada (Columbus, After Yang).

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
From the settings of spooky flicks and gothic literary legends to places that take their pumpkin patches and seasonal decor quite seriously, these eight spots prove that Halloween is so much more than a single night.

— Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of flick

Verb

The men rushed on to the plain, setting more trees ablaze and hurling rocks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
The unidentified man in his 30s was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but was pronounced dead later in the afternoon, according to the police.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of rush

Verb

These clots can travel to the lungs and stop blood flow, leading to a pulmonary embolism.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Caltrans said the deck replacement is necessary to preserve the structural integrity of the bridge and improve safety for maintenance workers, truck drivers and the traveling public.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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