WHISK Synonyms: 192 Similar and Opposite Words

whisk 1 of 2

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

Whisk until smooth, then add 1¼ cups whole milk, ½ cup heavy cream, and a pinch of kosher salt and whisk custard until no streaks of unincorporated egg remain. — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026 Combine flour, ground almonds, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl and whisk to blend evenly so there are no lumps of sugar. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Verb

And for those looking to whisk away the signs of aging, a foundation that’s formulated for mature skin can be the makeup-counter equivalent of the fountain of youth. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 Add the egg yolk and a pinch of salt to a mortar, and whisk with a pestle (or blend with an immersion blender) without stopping while drizzling oil, adds Bayo. — Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whisk

Recent Examples of Synonyms for whisk

Noun

This version has a removable belt for a customizable fit, a storm flap and back vent for breathability, and multiple pockets for keeping essentials close by.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
The best testing locations include the underside of the base, the inside of a flap, the back of a strap, and a low section near a seam.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of flap

Verb

However, with multiple suppliers accelerating expansion, the eventual release of new capacity has raised fears of an inflection point in chip prices, which could threaten current high margins.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
But no one has generated that feeling more than Mahomes, starting with some jaw-dropping throws in his first NFL start in the 2017 regular-season finale and accelerating with his true debut in 2018 with 10 touchdown passes in the first two games.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of accelerate

Verb

For the traditional Telugu Hindu ceremony, their priest translated Sanskrit to English in real time, and the mandap was designed as a circle to represent how life flows into itself for eternity.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
Millions of people across the floodplains of the Indian subcontinent depend on the water that flows downstream.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of flow

Noun

Screwball comedies, dark horror flicks and so much more await in this weekend’s edition of your friendly neighborhood streaming guide.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Network partner Turner Classic Movies is a big part of that, and the first of the month is always a great day to see which legendary flicks are newly available.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of flick

Verb

Paramedics with the Liberty Fire Department rushed to his aid and took him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
Outside the emergency room entrance, Katie Winschief floated above her body as paramedics put her in a wheelchair and rushed her toward the hospital doors.

— Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of rush

Verb

There are lots of brands that have worked to give us beautiful soft mattes that glide onto lids and don’t feel patchy or heavy like their previous counterparts.

— Elle Turner, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026
The way Brooks stomped, or glided, or moseyed into the end zone will be forgotten.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of glide

Verb

Against all odds, Nene takes the road less traveled and apologizes.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
From a design-forward city escape to an eco-friendly island retreat (and a uniquely historic getaway coming soon), discover what Patina can offer globe-trotters interested in a transformative way of traveling through life and through the world.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

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