as in pouring
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water squirting out of the faucet
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Recent Examples of squirting
Most aquatic animals swim but some also walk (crabs), jump (like a squirting scallop), and crawl (starfish, sea cucumbers).
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
This type dispenses altogether with nest-building and partnering and simply darts around squirting.
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Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
So ended the second bout of last night’s UFC 250, the extravaganza of squirting blood and patriotic kitsch that took place—to the stupefaction of all, including a giddy Joe Rogan—on the South Lawn of the White House.
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Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Octopuses can move at high speed by sucking water into an interior funnel and squirting it out like air escaping from a balloon.
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Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
25 May 2026
Kazmierczak is sitting in the front row and stands up, quickly approaching Omar and squirting apple cider vinegar on her with a syringe.
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Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
Braylon also was getting so independent, squirting syrup for his pancakes onto his plate by himself.
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ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
The blood-squirting response is mainly used against canids such as coyotes, foxes and domestic dogs.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Neither trait was designed for squirting toxic blood at coyotes.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2026
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
So ended the second bout of last night’s UFC 250, the extravaganza of squirting blood and patriotic kitsch that took place—to the stupefaction of all, including a giddy Joe Rogan—on the South Lawn of the White House.
—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Octopuses can move at high speed by sucking water into an interior funnel and squirting it out like air escaping from a balloon.
—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
25 May 2026
Kazmierczak is sitting in the front row and stands up, quickly approaching Omar and squirting apple cider vinegar on her with a syringe.
—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
Braylon also was getting so independent, squirting syrup for his pancakes onto his plate by himself.
—
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
The blood-squirting response is mainly used against canids such as coyotes, foxes and domestic dogs.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Neither trait was designed for squirting toxic blood at coyotes.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squirting
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Endwell Fire Department crews found the building fully engulfed, with heavy black smoke pouring from the front of the structure and flames visible at the rear.
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The woman is seen pouring what appears to be hot sauce over Martinez's food before the confrontation quickly escalates.
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With the flip of a light switch and the familiar clunk of a VHS tape sliding into a VCR, memories come rushing back for many collectors and movie lovers.
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Poor planning or rushing decisions can lead to costly and inconvenient design mistakes.
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The pastel hallways outside of the locker areas bounce light off one another, all streaming in from the large surrounding windows.
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Zatima is currently streaming Season 4B, which runs until July 7.
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“Squirting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirting. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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