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

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

Bonus points if the water table has a waterfall and tons of squirt toys! — Parents, 23 June 2026 In a bucket, combine warm water with a few squirts of dish soap or a degreasing cleaner. — Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for squirt

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Verb

The sun pours through its many gaps, creating a constellation of light that illuminates the forest floor below.

— Liam Scott, Washington Post, 24 July 2026
Arrabaca is accused of firing a BB gun down the street, pouring flammable liquid in front of the building's employee entrance, setting the liquid on fire and throwing fireworks onto the flames, federal prosecutors said.

— Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of pour

Noun

Draiblate is also a professional violinist, and the process of tuning and mentally preparing for a performance is just as familiar to him as the precise pre-flight procedures for a commercial jet.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The Ultra 2 offers a superior 10ATM rating, meaning it can be submerged to depths of 328 feet (100 meters), an IP69K resistance rating ensuring protection from high-pressure water jets, and the same military endurance certification as the Watch 9.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026

Definition of jet

Verb

Elaborate fights, the power of music, a controversial work from a master, another superhero movie, and one of the biggest debuts of all time — July 2026 has a lot to stream on premium video on demand.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Keith David leads the voice cast as President Andre Curtis for the project that premieres its first season Sunday, immediately following the season nine finale of Rick and Morty, with episodes set to stream the following day on HBO Max.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

Definition of stream

Noun

The investigation is part of a broader crackdown on what’s known as birth tourism, the practice of traveling to another country, so a child is born there.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
Much has once again been made of that famous 2007 photoshoot in which Messi was pictured bathing a young child, which turned out to be Yamal.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

Definition of child

Verb

Since 2022, the Falcons haven’t finished worse than 10th in the NFL in rushing — and their new offense, led by coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, suggests that won’t soon change.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Spain’s technical staff and substitutes rushed off the bench to protest.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of rush

Noun

Nicknamed Monty and Rose, the pair continued to migrate to the area and hatch chicks for three consecutive summers.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
In California, officials confirmed that a bald eagle chick died as a result of the fire on Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands National Park.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Definition of chick

Noun

The unidentified woman took out a shotgun to try to scare away the adult bear and its two cubs from her dog but was attacked and hospitalized on July 9, according to the authorities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Conservationists say the bears were likely taken from the wild as cubs.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Definition of cub

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