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

Barron, last year’s first-round pick, nearly had a second interception minutes later, but the ball squirted through his hands. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Massive robotic nozzles squirted layer upon layer of concrete under the high desert sun. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

Noun

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 Bonus points if the water table has a waterfall and tons of squirt toys! — Parents, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for squirt

Recent Examples of Synonyms for squirt

Verb

Within minutes, replies starting pouring in, including one from Evan Hubinger, another guy at Anthropic charged with making sure AI doesn’t destroy everyone.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The wine pours were generous, the coursing was adjusted to my personal dining speed, and the conversation was genuinely enjoyable.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of pour

Noun

In the early stage of the trip, the twin-engine jets headed for Alaska and passed over Greenland, where an Airbus A400M support plane capable of landing on ice was stationed.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
The White House and Department of Health and Human Services lawyers signed off on the plan to let the health secretary use military jets, according to people familiar with the plan.

— Rachel Roubein, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of jet

Noun

When the couple is suspected of child abuse, their five kids are taken away by protective services.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2026
With unwavering resolve, Salvador rallies an eclectic band of misfit street kids, led by the spirited Belén, to defy fate and protect Carmen.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of kid

Verb

Very, very dark—no hall light on, no streetlights streaming through the windows, no TV casting ambient light in the next room.

— Veronique Greenwood, Time, 11 Sep. 2026
Netflix, which is streaming the game, ran a segment memorializing 9/11 and the NFL's reaction on the tragic day and the decision about what to do afterward.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of stream

Noun

Her volunteer work with the PTA at her children's school, Rightsell Elementary, was just the beginning, propelling her into a world of community activism and politics.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
At a gathering with other artists, a seemingly playful party game culminates in an excruciating monologue about child abuse.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of child

Verb

The Bears ranked 27th last season in defensive rushing success and 29th in opponents’ yards before contact.

— Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The 6-foot, 222-pound junior found the end zone twice and rushed for 266 yards against FSU, the most in the long-standing series, for a bright spot to cap an otherwise dismal 2025.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of rush

Noun

Many tuned in to the nonstop livestream of Jackie’s nest — often daily — to watch her and her mate Shadow weather freezing winter storms, protect their eggs and dote on fuzzy chicks.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The aquarium says the new chicks are being closely monitored by the facility's animal care team.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026