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Verb
Everything from a full chest cavity that has, inside of it, a heart that beats because of the puppeteer under the gurney who’s beating it, and then lungs that are beating in time that another puppeteer is working, with somebody else who’s squirting fluids through tubing. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025 Maybe squirt some lighter fluid on it and strike a match, just to be sure. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Use a commercial organic insecticidal soap spray or mix a squirt of Castille soap in water. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025 Bonus points if the water table has a waterfall and tons of squirt toys! Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for squirt
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Verb
  • TikTok creators and influencers have been filming themselves pouring honey onto a spoon, or even on the back of their hand, and sprinkling it with salt — many opting for natural options of both — and taking a dose before heading to the gym.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
  • More than 27 wineeries from Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe will pour tastings of more than 65 different wines, and Valle executive chef Roberto Alcocer will prepare accompanying gourmet bites.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Poland, Estonia and Romania — countries on Europe’s northern and eastern flank and close to Russia — have all reported airspace incursions involving either Russian jets or drones recently.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Russia refers to that family of drones as the Gerans, newer versions of which are jet powered.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • After a long day of activity, reward the kids with a treat from The Cake Bake Shop or Graeter’s Ice Cream.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Many autistic kids are drawn to water, regardless of its temperature, because water offers a calming sensory effect.
    Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Lindor was one of many immigrants and asylum seekers who streamed in and out of the building, unsure which of the seven courtrooms scattered across several floors they were supposed to be in.
    Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The final episode of Peacemaker Season 2 begins streaming October 9.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Morris, 64, entered guilty pleas to five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child in an Osage County courtroom.
    Nolan Clay, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Some schools offer tuition discounts if multiple children from the same family are enrolled.
    Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • White has the Bucs' only rushing touchdown this season.
    Josh Buckhalter, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Normally, that kind of rushed means my base slips within a couple of hours—but Magic Hour came through again.
    Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In 2020, the Dolan Fire in central California killed 12 endangered condors, including two chicks, that were roosting near Big Sur.
    John Leos, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Kids can pet a chick and plant a radish seed, but no feeding of the animals allowed.
    Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Two mountain lion cubs found orphaned and malnourished in March have been released back into the wild after undergoing rehabilitation at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • On a patch of public land north of Ramona earlier this month, Angela Hernandez-Cusick watched with a group of wildlife experts as the door to each cub’s carrier was opened.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Squirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirt. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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