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verb

ˈskwərt How to pronounce squirt (audio)
Definition of squirtnext
as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force water squirting out of the faucet

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squirt

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noun

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as in jet
a usually forceful stream of fluid discharged from a narrow opening added a squirt of lemon juice to the baked haddock

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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
Verb
But with the netminder down on the ice, the puck squirted out to Zadorov, who blasted a slapper over Samsonov for his third of the season. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2025 To brush his teeth, the Pinellas Park resident would squirt toothpaste into his mouth and then reach inside with his toothbrush. — Christopher O'Donnell, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
Step 2: Remove The Stain Add a squirt of dish detergent to a sponge or cloth and rinse with water. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025 Divide the pasta into 4 bowls and garnish with the remaining clams in their shell, parsley, and a squirt of olive oil. — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for squirt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squirt
  1. pour
  2. jet
  3. kid
  4. stream
  5. child
  6. rush
  7. cub
Verb
  • Instead, investors have poured money into traditional safe havens like government bonds and gold.
    — David Goldman, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Bushmills Girls will be giving out Irish whiskey shots and Guinness Guys will be pouring the pints.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of pour
Noun
  • The cargo ship’s other 13 crew members were rescued, along with the full 23-person crew of the Stena Immaculate which, Kane said, was carrying 220,000 barrels of jet fuel.
    — Christian Edwards, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
  • This accident underscores the dangers of mixed-use airspace, where military helicopters share corridors with commercial jets.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of jet
Noun
  • The grown-ups are mired in bitter memories of the past, while the kids seem on the verge of forging some future bitterness of their own.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
  • One was a short, funny, wiry kid named Ernie, who had grand theft auto on his résumé.
    — Graydon Carter, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of kid
Verb
  • This new feature enables folks with hearing aids to stream audio directly in public settings such as concerts, classrooms, and airports.
    — Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The reality series, which first debuted on Fox in 2001, moved to USA years later and now streams on Netflix, dropped all 10 episodes on March 12.
    — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of stream
Noun
  • Some have children at home and the income from low-wage jobs doesn’t cover the cost of childcare.
    — Peter Ubel, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Although long-term use may be safe for many, concerns exist about its potential effects on puberty in children and adolescents.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of child
Verb
  • Let Go of the Finish Line Intensity doesn’t mean rushing to orgasm.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
  • But the Indiana transfer played in just two games, picking up 13 rushing yards and 3 catches for 39 yards before the injury.
    — Bob Ferrante, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of rush
Noun
  • First, cubs emerged earlier than the scientists expected, based on previous records.
    — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Three cubs born of one female is exciting news for the park, which was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2021.
    — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
Definition of cub

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