squirted

past tense of squirt

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of squirted The ball squirted free, and Pittsburgh's Sebastian Joseph-Day fell on it to spoil the Bengals' chances at the franchise's first 3-0 start since 2015. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squirted
Verb
  • His siblings have also poured money into left-leaning groups.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Backstage, where shots of tequila are being poured and passed between adults, Wilson is continually checking in about the plan for his entrance.
    — Miki Hellerbach, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In the Chiefs’ 30-27 win over the Raiders, Walker rushed for 177 yards on 22 carries with two touchdowns and a pulsating 76-yard dash.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Last April, residents of the Vendome Place Condominium in Miami Beach were inside the elevator with the doors closed when floodwaters rushed in, NBC6 reported.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

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“Squirted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirted. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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