squirted

past tense of squirt

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Recent Examples of squirted 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 Protesters who squirted tourists with water guns last year were planning to reach the Sagrada Familia until police stopped them. ABC News, 9 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 After Brady Skjei’s shot attempt was blocked by Brandt Clarke, the puck squirted through Clarke to L’Heureux. Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squirted
Verb
  • Dreaming up ‘The Curse of a Forsaken Heart’ was the first time my creative voice poured back in.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The victim was left naked on a floor with head injuries and broken ribs, and one attacker poured floor cleaner onto his open wounds.
    Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Flooding pours into Indiana homes and businesses Photos and videos out of Indiana show scenes of destruction as floodwater rushed into homes and businesses, leaving them in shambles.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Freeman decided to get up anyway, and the Dodgers' training staff rushed across the field to check on him.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Squirted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirted. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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