How to Use squirt in a Sentence

squirt

1 of 2 verb
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  • To use, simply squirt the gel around the rim of the toilet.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The bottles are durable, spill-proof, and easy to squirt.
    — Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Sally chomps down on the fruit and blue gunk squirts out.
    — Rose Minutaglio, Country Living, 27 Mar. 2018
  • The bottle popped and red dye squirted all the way to the ceiling.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2023
  • He can kind of get lost in the wash up in there and squirt out and be good out of the backfield. ...
    — Mark Inabinett, AL.com, 28 Mar. 2018
  • Easley fumbled at the 1, and the ball squirted out of the end zone for a touchdown.
    — Scott Dochterman, ajc, 16 Sep. 2017
  • There's a slow-mo version of all the blood squirting out of me.
    — Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 June 2018
  • The ball squirted back to the Giants 7-yard line, where Nick Williams grabbed it and returned it to the 3.
    — Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, 24 Nov. 2019
  • Squeaky Door Hinge When a door starts to squeak, your first thought might be to squirt oil onto the hinges.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 25 Aug. 2020
  • When she's done with the show and tell, Owings squirts the contents of the syringe back into the tank.
    — Caren Chesler, Popular Mechanics, 23 Aug. 2019
  • The spongy yellow bread bleeds down into the white filling; the filling squirts out the sides.
    — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 29 July 2019
  • When Wilson rolled on the counter, blood squirted from her side, Doughty said.
    — Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Kinsler lunged to his right, knocked the ball down with a backhand stab and fell to ground, the ball squirting behind him.
    — Mike Digiovanna, latimes.com, 20 Mar. 2018
  • Moira propped the sword against the wall by the bench, opened her purse, brought out a small tube, and squirted a curlicue of cream into her palm.
    — Colin Barrett, Harper's magazine, 22 July 2019
  • When the engine stops, pull the spark plugs and squirt some fogging oil into the cylinders.
    — Popmech Editors, Popular Mechanics, 21 Nov. 2019
  • The Reign is designed to squirt a narrow jet of water so that lips never have to touch the lid.
    — Matt Jancer, Wired, 21 June 2021
  • To use it, first, flush the toilet and then, using the unique bottle shape, squirt the formula in a ring around the rim.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The Reign is designed to squirt a narrow jet of water so your gross lips never have to touch the lid.
    — Matt Jancer, Wired, 22 June 2021
  • Nagbe set up the first goal, in the 52nd minute, by squirting through Trinidad’s packed midfield and sending the ball to Clint Dempsey at the top of the penalty area.
    — Kevin Baxter, latimes.com, 8 June 2017
  • To use, tilt the angled bottle upside down and squirt a small amount on the rim and inside the toilet bowl.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
  • To use, simply wet your deck with water and then squirt the cleaning product all over the deck.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Bell said Luczak squirted hand lotion at the trooper’s face as a joke.
    — Danny McDonald, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Apr. 2018
  • But the ball squirted out of his glove, allowing Gurriel to score for a 2-1 lead.
    — Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Without having to push as hard to cut through, less pressure is put on the tomato and won’t cause the juices to squirt out.
    — Billy Cadden, Popular Science, 8 Aug. 2017
  • As the redshirt freshman fell to the turf, the ball squirted away from him and sat on the turf until white jerseys buried it.
    — Glynn A. Hill, Houston Chronicle, 28 Oct. 2017
  • Their World Series hero allowed a routine grounder to squirt through his legs for a run.
    — Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2021
  • Instead, squirt some lemon or lime juice on the flesh, wrap it in plastic wrap, and eat it within two days.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • When the legs give out a little and the defense begins to swarm and the ball begins to squirt out at the worst possible time.
    — Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2019
  • The ball squirts to the 10-yard line, where it’s picked up by a member of the defensive team, who can now return it 90 yards for two points.
    — Chris Chase, For The Win, 11 Apr. 2018
  • Watkins was lying on the ground, squirting Powerade into her mouth as trainers worked on her legs with massage guns.
    — Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2024
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squirt

2 of 2 noun
  • She started playing guitar when she was just a little squirt.
  • As one friend tries to pop the child-proof tab, the weed beer squirts in her face.
    — Amanda Chicago Lewis, The Verge, 30 July 2019
  • People brought pinwheels and and squirt guns and planned to dance in the street.
    — Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 Aug. 2020
  • What about touching the base of the new cattail spike with a squirt of Roundup?
    — oregonlive, 16 May 2021
  • A couple of squirts with this stuff and the slug is mucus.
    — Jeff Lowenfels, Alaska Dispatch News, 28 July 2017
  • People brought pinwheels and squirt guns and planned to dance in the street.
    — Jessica Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Sep. 2020
  • The bowl benefits from a squirt of the hot sauce standing at the counter.
    — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2017
  • But his success has been oiled by a healthy squirt of good luck.
    — The Economist, 12 Apr. 2018
  • The cow lows and lets loose a squirt of green liquid toward her face.
    — Lois Parshley, Scientific American, 1 May 2018
  • Put your hand on a hot stove and your body will quickly release a squirt to numb the pain.
    — Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2022
  • Was she allowed to chase her boys around the back yard with squirt bottles?
    — Nora Mishanec, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Nov. 2021
  • Add a big squirt of dish soap into the bottle, and swirl gently to mix.
    — Ben Finio, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2019
  • Just blend rosé wine with strawberries, a squirt of lemon juice and ice.
    — Jaclyn London, M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Add a few squirts of liquid dish soap to your bathroom sink or a large bowl.
    — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Order a plate of them — lightly fried with a squirt of fresh lemon — to go and enjoy them with the sights and scent of the sea.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Never has a truck been so able to slalom, squeeze past and wedge in and out of traffic as this as squirt.
    — Josh Max, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Using hot water, fill your blender about half full and add a small squirt of dish soap.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 17 Sep. 2017
  • Add a shot of liquor, probably whisky, to the bottom of a mug, then add a squirt of honey and a squeeze of lemon juice.
    — Paula Forbes, GQ, 19 Feb. 2018
  • One: Grab a bucket and fill it with water and 1/4 cup or a few squirts of dish soap (don’t be heavy-handed).
    — Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Give these healthy turkey lettuce wraps, flavored with mint and lime juice, a kick with a squirt of Sriracha.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 24 Feb. 2017
  • Dilute a few squirts with water for a spray cleaner that can sub in for Windex, Method or Mr. Clean.
    — Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Sonic will let customers add a squirt of the pickle syrup to any menu item, Food and Wine reports.
    — Ashley May, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2018
  • In the first few seconds, the milk squirts through the coffee before fully mixing.
    — Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2017
  • Those who attended brought pinwheels and squirt guns and a DJ to dance in the street in memory of James.
    — Jessica Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 Aug. 2020
  • At times, bubbles filled the air, produced by plastic squirt guns.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2022
  • One day, during a game on Long Island, a boy on our squirt team (squirts are nine- and ten-year-olds) got clocked in front of our bench.
    — Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2019
  • What the Mustard Mafia deserved instead is a little slice of humble pie—with a big squirt of the red stuff.
    — Brianna Wellen, Chicago Reader, 9 Aug. 2017
  • Some liquid oils may have a basic pour top, while others have a squirt top.
    — Jennifer Blair, chicagotribune.com, 22 Feb. 2021
  • In order to clean, use the squirt cap to apply the solution directly to the floor, and then use any damp mop head.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Peach and apricot flavors are embraced by a squirt of lime, and each sip finishes with a smile.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023

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