squirting

present participle of squirt

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of squirting Monthly For a deeper cleaning every month, start by squirting toilet bowl cleaner into the bowl and under the rim. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 The Hydro Glows cast a green, electric light over everything, and the squid were shooting water and squirting ink everywhere. Matthew Every, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026 Most aquatic animals swim but some also walk (crabs), jump (like a squirting scallop), and crawl (starfish, sea cucumbers). 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squirting
Verb
  • That is important, as the show includes simulated rain showers with real water pouring down on the stage from above.
    Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • A couple of uptown spots are pouring mimosas alongside high-energy drag performances on Saturday and Sunday, and Evan is sharing the details.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Young had 1,390 yards rushing and 20 touchdowns last season, while adding 114 yards receiving and a score.
    Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
  • So be sure to use your discernment before rushing into something.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • All episodes of Widow’s Bay Season 1 are streaming on Apple TV.
    Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Tributes from Hayden Panettiere’s co-stars across television and film have been streaming in following her death at 36 on Sunday.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Squirting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirting. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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