SQUIRTED Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

squirted

verb

past tense of squirt

as in poured

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

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Recent Examples of squirted 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 New York scratched across two more runs in the 10th, taking advantage of another throwing error by Abreu after Rosario's sinking liner squirted out of his glove for an RBI single. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 28 June 2026 Protesters who squirted tourists with water guns last year were planning to reach the Sagrada Familia until police stopped them. — ABC News, 9 June 2026 It’s called Happy Sauce, the finishing touch that gets squirted, zig-zag style, across the top of dishes. — Michael Deeds updated May 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 May 2026 Leftover syrup can be squirted into lemonade or poured over pancakes—why not keep a fresh batch in the refrigerator all season long? — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 When Smith’s throw in the dirt squirted away from shortstop Miguel Rojas, the winning run trotted in from third base. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026 After Brady Skjei’s shot attempt was blocked by Brandt Clarke, the puck squirted through Clarke to L’Heureux. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026

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The great Dolly Parton died earlier this week and tributes have poured in from across the country.

— The NPR Network, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
Gabby Williams poured in 16 on four made three-pointers and Tiffany Hayes led the bench unit with 12 points.

— Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026

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The baby was last, which might have been why doctors were able to briefly restart a heartbeat once he was rushed to the hospital after his father returned home.

— Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
Security cameras on the Chinese side of the border captured people running from a wall of debris as floodwaters rushed through a border crossing, sweeping away vehicles and buildings.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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