1
2
as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
I am fond of the little squirt, I'll admit
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in pours
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water squirting out of the faucet
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of squirts
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
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
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
One specimen managed nine separate squirts in 17 minutes without any lasting harm, thanks to tissues that heal unusually fast, per a 2001 study in Copeia.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
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
This matches the only other blue ring in the solar system, namely Saturn's E-ring that is produced by cryovolcanism on Saturn's moon Enceladus, which squirts geysers of water into space.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
-
No pattern enacted on these buttons will safely land a four-hundred-ton jetliner, flaring and bouncing and settling heavily onto its twenty-two wheels while the spoilers on the wings snap up and the jets scream in reverse and the passengers sigh in relief.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
-
The company said two MD-11s have returned to revenue service so far, and that more jets will resume flying after they have been repaired and inspected.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
19 May 2026
Noun
-
The bill would specifically forbid practices that Black Bear, the Stars and other companies have used to monopolize and vertically integrate the youth sports experience in hockey and beyond, driving up costs for families and pricing out many kids.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
-
DJs and live music carry through the day, with a classic car show, a Hair and Fashion Show, and kids’ areas with games, inflatables, and pony rides scattered throughout.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
Verb
-
Test your knowledge of party pours, Hollywood hurdles and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
-
In a Tuscan-style villa, Blue Sky Vineyard pours a refreshing Vignoles, a crisp white that pairs beautifully with their charcuterie board—especially while sitting by the vineyard pond.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
Noun
-
The comments came two weeks after the House rejected DeSantis’ push to pass bills to expand vaccine exemptions for children entering public schools and to install consumer-friendly regulations on artificial intelligence products and companies.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
-
The many Luderer family members (Brian has four children and Matt has six daughters) have united to keep the faith.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
-
With no way to stop it, Beth rushes to get the horses out in a trailer while Rip cuts the fences in an effort to give their cattle a fighting chance.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
-
It’s also borne of relentless aggression on the forecheck, which can lead to a fair amount of odd-man rushes toward Andersen’s net.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
Verb
-
Internationally, Backlash streams on Netflix in most markets, on SuperSport in Sub-Saharan Africa, and on Abema in Japan.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
-
For now, Dorfman’s Pro Padel League streams on YouTube, with a handful of deals with smaller broadcasters.—
Robin Swithinbank,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Squirts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirts. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
