as in poured
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water squirting out of the faucet
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Recent Examples of squirted
Captain Brett rose and squirted the hull with a spray bottle of watery dish soap.
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Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
In a series of experiments, Jennings repeatedly squirted an irritating red dye at some of these ciliated protists sourced from a nearby pond and observed how the organisms reacted.
—Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2025
Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
In a series of experiments, Jennings repeatedly squirted an irritating red dye at some of these ciliated protists sourced from a nearby pond and observed how the organisms reacted.
—Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squirted
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Lefkofsky has poured $100 million into Tempus, which has yet to turn a profit.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tributes poured in after the tragic deaths of the brother and sister.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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In a season-opening 38-21 win over Colorado State, Coleman rushed for 177 yards and two scores after rushing for 1,053 yards and 10 TDs for the Huskies in 2024.—
Joe Davidosn,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Harrell rushed six times for -24 yards (sack totals included), including a long of eight yards.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Squirted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirted. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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