as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water squirting out of the faucet
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as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
I am fond of the little squirt, I'll admit
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Recent Examples of squirt
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Protesters who squirted tourists with water guns last year were planning to reach the Sagrada Familia until police stopped them.
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Pour soapy water directly into ant hills or add a squirt of dish soap when treating ant hills with boiling water or flooding.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
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Verb
So ended the second bout of last night’s UFC 250, the extravaganza of squirting blood and patriotic kitsch that took place—to the stupefaction of all, including a giddy Joe Rogan—on the South Lawn of the White House.
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Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Protesters who squirted tourists with water guns last year were planning to reach the Sagrada Familia until police stopped them.
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
Noun
Use a mixture of hot water, a squirt of dish detergent, a small pour of white vinegar, and a teaspoon of baking soda.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Pour soapy water directly into ant hills or add a squirt of dish soap when treating ant hills with boiling water or flooding.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squirt
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Moist towels soothe necks, mist bottles spray short relief, hand fans flap in overdrive; motorized fans are held up to strangers at cafés, who have resorted to pouring water directly on their chests for cooling.
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When disposing of bleach and other cleaning products, never pour them down the sink.
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The victim was riding on the back of the watercraft operated by a 26-year-old man, who had just made a U-turn when the second jet ski, driven by a 27-year-old man and carrying a 28-year-old woman, slammed into them, cops said.
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That might include tax, estate, trust and risk planning; family governance, business advisory and philanthropy services; and more lifestyle-type offerings such as private jet leasing and concierge services.
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Francois, who runs a medical rehabilitation in New York and brought his adult kids to see Les Grenadiers, said Haiti’s qualification, achieved amid extraordinary circumstances, was itself cause for celebration.
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His kids, though hesitant at first, became a large part of the business.
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International viewers can stream it on Netflix in most markets, with SuperSport and Abema carrying it in Sub-Saharan Africa and Japan.
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New episodes can be downloaded or streamed at Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud and more.
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The 44-year-old singer's children, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, made a rare joint public appearance at Paris Men's Fashion Week after TMZ reported that the two would achieve a runway milestone together during the days-long sartorial event overseas.
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Sandra Cherfrere, an attorney and child of Haitian immigrants, highlighted the practical complications for families with children born abroad.
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Do not rush to defend yourself if someone misunderstands your tone.
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Supporters — many of them wearing Colombia’s yellow and red colors — rushed the gates at the home stadium of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, leaving fans terrified and bloodied as security struggled to contain the rush.
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Baby chicks, resplendent in all of their downy softness, were a huge draw, and there was the promise of a cowboy performance with bucking broncos to highlight the rise of the American cowboy.
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Last year, Stella and Irvin raised their first chick Ocho together.
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Nothing etches itself in your heart quite like the memory of watching a pack of energetic African wild dogs frolicking, a lioness and her cubs dozing on the Kalahari with your own kids tucked in close.
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During the encounter, one of the dogs got loose from its leash and chased the cubs up a tree, prompting the adult bear to run after the dog.
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“Squirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirt. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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