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verb

ˈskwərt How to pronounce squirt (audio)
Definition of squirtnext
as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force water squirting out of the faucet

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squirt

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noun

1
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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2
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
Most aquatic animals swim but some also walk (crabs), jump (like a squirting scallop), and crawl (starfish, sea cucumbers). — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026 This type dispenses altogether with nest-building and partnering and simply darts around squirting. — Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Noun
In a bucket, combine warm water with a few squirts of dish soap or a degreasing cleaner. — Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026 Aerosolized particles can range from a few nanometers to several tens of micrometers, which could make a quick squirt of deodorant or hairspray a catastrophic event. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for squirt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squirt
  1. pour
  2. jet
  3. kid
  4. stream
  5. child
  6. rush
  7. chick
  8. cub
Verb
  • But this isn’t because of potential health risks or adverse effects in-flight—cabin crew simply dislike pouring it because of its excessive fizziness.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
  • The loss to the Oilers was the Hawks’ fifth straight, and pouring salt on the wound was the fact Dickinson and Murphy assisted on the last goal against their former team.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of pour
Noun
  • But for each Russian innovation — first-person-view vehicles, jet power, fiber-optic tethers — Ukraine has developed countermeasures.
    — David L. Stern, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
  • Across the first two weeks of the tournament alone, Infantino reportedly logged more than 20,000 miles of air travel, zigzagging the continent aboard a private jet.
    — Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026
Definition of jet
Noun
  • For older kids who have trouble adjusting to the demands on the school year, plenty of time to wind down after school and a predictable morning routine are key.
    — Parents, Parents, 17 July 2026
  • That said, this probably won’t be even faintly legible on a home entertainment system, let alone the handheld gadgets that kids like the ones seen here prefer to watch entertainment on these days.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026
Definition of kid
Verb
  • Earlier in the tournament, the BBC said the number of people streaming its World Cup highlights had increased by 197 per cent compared to Euro 2024, for example.
    — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • The New Mexico Open, featuring a $100,000 purse, will be streamed digitally from September 14-16.
    — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of stream
Noun
  • Under the law, their children were deemed to be citizens at birth.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Two adults and a child were injured by falling debris in Qatar as the country defended against Iranian attacks, its Ministry of Interior said Sunday.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
Definition of child
Verb
  • Many real texts from family members are short, rushed and a little messy.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Forwards' explosive movements cause hamstring and knee ligament injuries, including ACL tears, with high recurrence if recovery is rushed.
    — Dr. Tal Patalon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of rush
Noun
  • The eagles — and occasionally their chicks — could be seen on Friends of Big Bear Valley’s livestream heading into Sunday evening.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Pittsburgh's National Aviary recently hatched two Guam kingfisher chicks, a species extinct in the wild.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of chick
Noun
  • Conservationists say the bears were likely taken from the wild as cubs.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Her male cub followed suit, and the two cheetahs began to creep toward a herd of unsuspecting Thomson’s gazelles, grazing about 100 yards away.
    — Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of cub

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“Squirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirt. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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