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
Sarah Miller, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
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
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
Then, chefs squirt the cheese packet into the spinning router.
—Sarah Miller, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
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
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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Verb
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Just crack an egg into the chick, and the white pours smoothly out of its beak, leaving the yolk intact and safely inside.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
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The teen poured some Al Green grit on the gospel great’s 2007 ballad, again inspiring Richie to hop up and testify to some powerful vocals.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On Tuesday, passengers were evacuated from an American Airlines jet in Georgia after a burning odor and smoke were reported in the cabin.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Months earlier, Chinese and Russian long-range bombers had also patrolled near Alaska for the first time, prompting the U.S. and Canada to scramble their fighter jets.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The nonprofit provides underprivileged kids with a custom birthday cake free of charge.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The toys used to be an afterthought—plastic prizes doled out to get kids to finish their nuggets.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Denise Richards & Her Wild Things is streaming now on Peacock.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.—
Gina Ragusa,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Sellers, a redshirt freshman taking over for Spencer Rattler, emerged as a dynamic dual threat, passing for 2,534 yards, rushing for 674 and generally providing belief to the rest of the team.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Left unchecked, this badger cub would almost certainly have died.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Miraculously, the cub didn’t need surgery, The Orange County Register reported.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Squirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirt. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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