whizz
Third Person
whizzes
Present Participle
whizzing
Past Tense
whizzed
Past Participle
whizzed
1
to move swiftly through the air, generating a whistling or buzzing sound
- The arrow whizzed through the air, producing a sharp whistling sound as it reached its target.
- The speeding bullet whizzed past their ears.
- The firework shot into the night sky, exploding into a dazzling display of colors as it whizzed and crackled.
- The rocket whizzed into the sky, leaving a trail of smoke behind it.
2
to blend or puree ingredients using a food processor or blender
transitive
- After adding the ingredients, whizz the mixture in the food processor until it forms a smooth paste.
- The recipe calls for whizzing the tomatoes, onions, and garlic together until they create a flavorful paste.
- To make the sauce, simply whizz the cooked vegetables with some broth.
- The chef demonstrated how to whizz the nuts and dates in a blender to create a delicious energy bar base.
- Before adding the liquid, whizz the dry ingredients in the food processor to break up any lumps and ensure a smooth batter.
3
to move rapidly
- The cyclist whizzed by the pedestrians on the bike path, effortlessly maneuvering through the crowd.
- The skateboarder gained speed and whizzed down the steep ramp.
- The sprinter whizzed across the finish line, breaking the previous record with exceptional speed.
- The car whizzed past us on the highway, leaving a trail of dust in its wake.
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