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
Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Check if a shampoo or conditioner is bad by squirting some out into a small container or your hand.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 8 July 2025
Manage your devices The breakneck speed of technology can activate your stress response, provoking a cortisol/dopamine squirt.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Verb
Maybe squirt some lighter fluid on it and strike a match, just to be sure.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Check if a shampoo or conditioner is bad by squirting some out into a small container or your hand.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Bonus points if the water table has a waterfall and tons of squirt toys!
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 8 July 2025
Manage your devices The breakneck speed of technology can activate your stress response, provoking a cortisol/dopamine squirt.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squirt
Verb
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Skip the Glencairn and pour it into a wine glass.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Immediately pour mixture into a medium heatproof bowl.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As part of its deal, Japan also placed an order for 100 Boeing jets, although the value of the order was not disclosed.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Flight logs show Trump flew at least once on Epstein’s private jet.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The photos of her kids come shortly after Stormi filmed her first commercial alongside her mom for Kylie Cosmetics.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Expect sing-alongs, dances, interactive crafts and 10 enchanting performances designed to captivate kids and parents alike.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trillions of ghostly particles called neutrinos stream through our bodies every second, slipping past atoms without a trace.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Now is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Safe to use around children and pets, the faux flames come with a remote control function, automatic timers, and a 150-hour battery life.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Each child will have the chance to meet and take photos with their favorite princesses during a special meet-and-greet.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Panthers were always going to favor Jones and DJ Wonnum in a pass-rushing rotation.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Paramedics rushed him to the hospital.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the chick-snatching wasn't all terror and crib robbery, Parker stressed.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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The sitter was responsible for watering the garden and houseplants, feeding and caring for three cats, a Labrador named Trip, and a flock of chickens, geese, and 11 baby chicks.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Extra logs and stepping stones have been added to the habitat to protect the cubs and facilitate their movement in the big space.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Squirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirt. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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