squirted

past tense of squirt

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of squirted Hibachi chefs erected onion volcanoes and squirted sake into the mouths of guests. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 Oct. 2026 The ball squirted free, and Pittsburgh's Sebastian Joseph-Day fell on it to spoil the Bengals' chances at the franchise's first 3-0 start since 2015. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 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 New York scratched across two more runs in the 10th, taking advantage of another throwing error by Abreu after Rosario's sinking liner squirted out of his glove for an RBI single. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 28 June 2026 It’s called Happy Sauce, the finishing touch that gets squirted, zig-zag style, across the top of dishes. — Michael Deeds updated May 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 May 2026 Leftover syrup can be squirted into lemonade or poured over pancakes—why not keep a fresh batch in the refrigerator all season long? — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 When Smith’s throw in the dirt squirted away from shortstop Miguel Rojas, the winning run trotted in from third base. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squirted
Verb
  • Like many songwriters who’ve ever poured their romantic sorrows out in their music, the challenge in this new era was getting acquainted with writing from a place of happiness instead, which can be a source of anxiety itself.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
  • It’s poured over ice and garnished with a fish pick and a fresh orchid blossom.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • According to People, the New York Port Authority said one flight attendant was rushed to the hospital for her injuries.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Nick Archer rushed for 325 yards and four touchdowns on 31 carries.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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“Squirted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirted. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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