SQUIRT Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

squirt 1 of 2

verb

ˈskwərt

Definition of squirt

as in to pour

to flow out in great quantities or with force water squirting out of the faucet

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squirt

2 of 2

noun

as in jet

a usually forceful stream of fluid discharged from a narrow opening added a squirt of lemon juice to the baked haddock

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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

Verb

The lube is initially loaded into the device by pulling the Green Disc+'s two wheel discs apart from one another, then just squirting the liquid onto the lubricator wheel. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 One of Braun’s strengths is an almost sneaky explosiveness combined with reckless abandon — whether sprinting on run-outs, squirting free on back-door cuts, throwing his body into the paint, or rising high to finish open looks from beyond the arc. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026

Noun

For me, this breakfast isn’t complete without a healthy squirt of sriracha squiggled across the entire plate. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 July 2026 The Wente family purchased the property in 1991, and has created this new modern expression of Chardonnay with an enticing aromatic nose of lemon blossom and a delectable creamy palate of melon with a squirt of grapefruit and Meyer lemon on the clean and vibrant finish. — Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for squirt

Recent Examples of Synonyms for squirt

Verb

The Democratic Party saw the seat as flippable and poured a late infusion of cash into Rodriguez’ campaign coffers.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Meanwhile, government agencies and state funds poured money into Ueno.

— EMILIO SANABRIA, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of pour

Noun

In Hungary, the defense minister said fighter jets escorted three passenger planes Friday through the country's airspace within an hour after each received a bomb threat.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
From counter-drone defenses to advanced sensors integrated into tanks and fighter jets, the technologies transforming the battlefield are also changing, or even expanding, the markets served by legacy defense giants.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of jet

Noun

Set the scene Set right on Seven Mile Beach, the sprawling Ritz-Carlton property is a playground for global jetsetters, families with older kids, and even celebrated chefs during the hotel’s annual Cayman Cookout.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
In it, a young kid traverses New Orleans to fish, goes door to door selling his game, and learns how to drive, among other things.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of kid

Verb

Winners from both organizations will be announced at the ceremony, which will stream on Context Collaborative’s YouTube channel.

— Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
My Alexa voice commands to stream video from the doorbell to an Amazon Echo Show smart display worked perfectly, as did my Alexa routine to have a Tapo L535E light bulb turn red when the doorbell button was pressed.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of stream

Noun

He was sentenced to four years’ probation and initially ordered to stay away from his ex-wife and two children for six years, which was later reduced to two years, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
At least one person reported that the children, ages 12 and 5, were trapped on the second floor of the home, officials said.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of child

Verb

Kansas defensive end Leroy Harris III’s assignment was to rush the passer on the most pivotal play of the Jayhawks’ 33-32 loss to UCF on Saturday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
Riley rushed for 192 yards and two touchdowns, added 88 receiving yards and a receiving TD, and returned a kickoff 20 yards — good for 300 all-purpose yards and three total scores.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of rush

Noun

Even some birds have managed the trick, disgorging a viscous fluid from their throats to offer their chicks as the hungry little chirpers demand ever more meals in the nest.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
The Livestock Birthing Barn celebrated more than 90 animal births of piglets, goats, calves, lambs and chicks.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026