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as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
I am fond of the little squirt, I'll admit
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as in pours
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water squirting out of the faucet
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Recent Examples of squirts
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Fanning, at least in the commercial, when Samberg squirts mayo on her sandwich in the middle of a deli.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Pretti is seen standing among a group of protesters with both hands visible, while holding his phone in one hand as an agent squirts pepper spray at the group.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Another image hanging on a bicycle road sign depicted a fist holding a smoking pistol to the head of someone in a Ku Klux Klan hood as blood squirts out of the figure's head.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
The opportunities are practically endless for this two-ball play set, which can be used as a teether, a bath toy that squirts and stacks, or as a simple squeeze toy.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
What about biting into a burrito that squirts hot sauce on your arms?
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The doctor pulls out a tube of blue jelly, squirts an arc onto Squire’s stomach.
—Emily Brindley, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
For tougher stains, add a couple squirts of dish soap and two tablespoons of baking soda into the basket and fill it with warm water.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Fanning, at least in the commercial, when Samberg squirts mayo on her sandwich in the middle of a deli.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Pretti is seen standing among a group of protesters with both hands visible, while holding his phone in one hand as an agent squirts pepper spray at the group.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Another image hanging on a bicycle road sign depicted a fist holding a smoking pistol to the head of someone in a Ku Klux Klan hood as blood squirts out of the figure's head.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
The opportunities are practically endless for this two-ball play set, which can be used as a teether, a bath toy that squirts and stacks, or as a simple squeeze toy.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Block squirts out a capturing of Dreyfuss as a fuzzy-haired neurotic ping-ponging mood changes around the set.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
What about biting into a burrito that squirts hot sauce on your arms?
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The doctor pulls out a tube of blue jelly, squirts an arc onto Squire’s stomach.
—Emily Brindley, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squirts
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CinemaCon viewers saw a behind-the-scenes sizzle reel that showed off the elaborate sets and props created for the film, like bomber jets, destroyed cities and a mini Godzilla model.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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This includes the price of munitions, troops, and damage to military assets — such as the shooting down of three F-15 fighter jets due to friendly fire from Kuwait.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The team's six seniors took the stage in front of a mix of adults and young kids.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Once their kids were in school, moms seemed to be allowed a gradual ascent back into the warmth and light of personhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And cheap Guinness pours only lubricate the mystique.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The 9-9-9 challenge in Section 139 invites fans to tackle nine slider hot dogs paired with nine 4-ounce beer pours across 9 innings.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In addition to two videos featuring children, Biel also shared a third clip showing the technique used on a dog.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Namira’s mother often asks her children to copy-edit her e-mails.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Devils had two breakaways, along with a two-on-one, a three-on-one and a handful of other odd-man rushes.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The penultimate episode rushes through its climax, but even that brief disappointment, in hindsight, feels like a choice meant to foreground what really matters.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
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Netflix, which streams NFL games on Christmas, declined to comment on the probe.—
Colleen Long,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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The live show, which is popular in Silicon Valley, is hosted by Hays and John Coogan and primarily streams online.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Squirts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirts. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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