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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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Three American fighter jets were mistakenly downed by friendly Kuwaiti fire in the first days of the conflict in the midst of an Iranian air assault.—
Aamer Madhani,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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China has increasingly used drones to pressure Taiwan, including reportedly deploying attack drones produced from fighter jets to bases near the Taiwan Strait.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their kids have their own favorites.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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So here's a guide to picking out the best, age-appropriate books kids will actually read.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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An endless stream of trucks pours in before sunrise, feeding a project where thousands of workers move through the site in hardhats and neon vests.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Everything pours from Rocky Horror and Hair and Jesus Christ Superstar, right?—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
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According to the police report, the mother was cornered and groped at her car with her children in the back seat before the man ran away.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The invader is a skillful art restorer, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel), who’s been hired by Julian’s greedy children, Barnaby (James Corden) and Sallie (Jessica Gunning), to work, or pose, as their father’s new assistant.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Another friend rushes to join the hug.—
Mica Rosenberg,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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And out rushes a blazingly cathartic torrent of honesty and horror.—
Sibani Ram,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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In addition to its original films and TV series, the Los Gatos company now streams podcasts, live events and offers a selection of games.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Its packages today include content that streams in homes across Apple TV, ESPN+, Paramount+ and Prime Video.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Squirts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirts. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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