SQUIRT Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

squirt 1 of 2

verb

ˈskwərt

Definition of squirt

as in to pour

to flow out in great quantities or with force water squirting out of the faucet

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squirt

2 of 2

noun

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

Barron, last year’s first-round pick, nearly had a second interception minutes later, but the ball squirted through his hands. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Massive robotic nozzles squirted layer upon layer of concrete under the high desert sun. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

Noun

The Wente family purchased the property in 1991, and has created this new modern expression of Chardonnay with an enticing aromatic nose of lemon blossom and a delectable creamy palate of melon with a squirt of grapefruit and Meyer lemon on the clean and vibrant finish. — Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Bonus points if the water table has a waterfall and tons of squirt toys! — Parents, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for squirt

Recent Examples of Synonyms for squirt

Verb

Over the next several decades, Mexican American families poured in and set down roots.

— Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Mix yeast, 2 cups flour and salt in large mixing bowl and pour in hot water (not boiling), mixing well.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of pour

Noun

In April, for example, the head of the International Energy Agency predicted that flights may soon need to be grounded in Europe due to jet fuel shortages.

— Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
The water fans will project visuals, with the fountain’s jets providing strategic storytelling support.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of jet

Noun

Davis, his wife and kids painted the picture of a family that had deep, meaningful connections to the heartbeat of this burgeoning southern metropolis in NASCAR country that, like so many cities, places its sports stars on a pedestal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
My kids loved Sakura, which takes a similarly hopscotching approach to Asia, mixing together Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, and Malaysian on its menu.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of kid

Verb

The two-hour show, which streamed live on the Queen Beauty Network, included the swimsuit and evening-gown presentations and a question-and-answer session.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
The next few weeks will also bring fresh seasons of Hulu’s Chad Powers, Peacock’s The Paper, and Apple TV’s Slow Horses — all of which are returning within a year (or less) of when their last episodes streamed.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of stream

Noun

In total, the support is equal to almost 70,000 Singapore dollars ($55,000) by the time a child is 17.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, settled a lawsuit over the harms of social media to children brought by California and other states.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of child

Verb

Paramedics with the Liberty Fire Department rushed to his aid and took him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
Outside the emergency room entrance, Katie Winschief floated above her body as paramedics put her in a wheelchair and rushed her toward the hospital doors.

— Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of rush

Noun

The lone male, meanwhile, worked overtime to feed both nests of hungry chicks.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Big Bear Valley is one of the most popular feeds, with as many as a hundred thousand people watching at peak moments, such as the hatching of chicks or the fledging of eaglets.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026