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

My father piles French toast and syrup onto a plate and my mother pours a glass of milk.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
In three instances, Abridged reported, quality inspectors tasked with monitoring the sites were not present when the concrete was poured.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of pour

Noun

Russia is also believed to have been responsible for launching a drone that was shot down by NATO fighter jets over Lithuanian airspace this week.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
The team is developing ways to use aerosol jet printing to deposit electronic materials with high precision on complex surfaces.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of jet

Noun

Attacking Vicki for working is the Vicki equivalent of going after another Housewife’s kids.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Hamilton and Kim also smile for a selfie alongside a friend and Khloé, who joined the two along with her kids, daughter True, 8, and Tatum, 4, on the trip.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of kid

Verb

When Shanghai Fashion Week went fully digital, the South China Morning Post reported the entire lineup streamed through Alibaba’s Taobao Live, with viewers commenting on shows in real time and buying items while watching.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
When Shanghai Fashion Week went fully digital, its entire lineup streamed through Alibaba’s Taobao Live, opening a traditionally invite-only event to anyone with a phone.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 16 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

Definition of chick

Noun

Three 2-month-old Sumatran tiger cubs have received identification microchips and their first vaccinations at a zoo near Athens, as part of a global effort to build a backup population.

— Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Luckily, the cubs were only after the dry food and did not hurt the guinea pigs.

— Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026