as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water squirting out of the faucet
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as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
I am fond of the little squirt, I'll admit
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Recent Examples of squirt
Jessica Benavides Canepa, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025
Matthews stays with McDavid, which is a fine enough choice in this instance, but Fox also takes the slot as McDavid misses a shot wide and the puck squirts out to the weak-side half-wall.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Powerade’s logo and branding will be featured on equipment including coolers, cups, squirt bottles and towels across MLS and U.S. Soccer sidelines and tournaments beginning this year.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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Verb
Similar to Barcelona’s July 2024 water gun incident, where a small group of locals vented their frustrations by squirting tourists with toy guns, recent government actions were largely inspired by Spain’s ongoing housing crisis.
—Jessica Benavides Canepa, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025
Matthews stays with McDavid, which is a fine enough choice in this instance, but Fox also takes the slot as McDavid misses a shot wide and the puck squirts out to the weak-side half-wall.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
Use a mixture of hot water, a squirt of dish detergent, a small pour of white vinegar, and a teaspoon of baking soda.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Powerade’s logo and branding will be featured on equipment including coolers, cups, squirt bottles and towels across MLS and U.S. Soccer sidelines and tournaments beginning this year.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squirt
Verb
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Messages of support poured in for Biggs, including from his gubernatorial primary opponent, Karrin Taylor Robson.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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Sunlight poured in through floor-to-ceiling windows, with panoramic views of the ocean outside, and flowers adorned tables.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Try a deep soaking tub with jets, a walk-in shower with custom shower head, sauna, high-tech toilet seat, or heated towel bars to make an ordinary bathroom feel luxurious.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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China’s new policy on not accepting the delivery of Boeing jets was announced early Tuesday which is a further sign that the trade war is heating up not cooling down.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The massacre, which also wounded 21 people, became a blueprint for dozens of copycats and shattered the notion that kids were safe in school.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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And as kids grow, the questions can get more complex.—
Maya Payne Smart, Contributor,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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The highest tier, which is $20.99 a month, includes the ability to stream on four devices and offers 4K Ultra HD video quality and 100 downloads.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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All six seasons of The Real Housewives of Miami are available to stream on Peacock.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The dangers of children having phones at school is another issue the show tackles, albeit subtly.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Born in Georgia, Ridley was the seventh of eight children, and born on Dec. 21, 1952.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The mayhem unfolded after the teen was walking back into the lobby area when Sampson rushed over to the girl and grabbed her arm, the affidavit reads.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration's massive tariffs on China have Apple flying planes full of iPhones to the U.S. and consumers rushing to buy them before the prices potentially skyrocket.—
Angrej Singh,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's question Tuesday about whether the mama bear may have been defending her cub.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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The bear had a yearling cub with her, the agency said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Squirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirt. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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