1
: a small organized group of military personnel
especially
: a tactical unit that can be easily directed in the field
2
: a small group engaged in a common effort or occupation
Examples of squad in a Sentence
Noun
the cleaning squad usually arrives after regular business hours
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
So, with five league games remaining and potentially three more in European competition before the squad travel to the United States for the Club World Cup (CWC) in June, there is plenty still on the line for Enzo Maresca’s side.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
However, neither of the three are strong starting options for a squad that has good offensive weapons in Calvin Ridley, Tony Pollard and more, with head coach Brian Callahan leading the way.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
As the glam squads roll in and the ladies prepare for a night out, the vibes shift to full throttle.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Remembering Molly Elliott, killed by Louisiana Death Row inmate Their killer is facing execution by firing squad.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
So, with five league games remaining and potentially three more in European competition before the squad travel to the United States for the Club World Cup (CWC) in June, there is plenty still on the line for Enzo Maresca’s side.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
However, neither of the three are strong starting options for a squad that has good offensive weapons in Calvin Ridley, Tony Pollard and more, with head coach Brian Callahan leading the way.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
As the glam squads roll in and the ladies prepare for a night out, the vibes shift to full throttle.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for squad
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“Squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squad. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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