as in teams
a group of people working together on a task
the cleaning squad usually arrives after regular business hours
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Recent Examples of squads
Twelve of those squads have gone on to bring home NCAA titles, including the 2025 team captained by superstar Paige Bueckers that ended a nine-year championship drought in storybook fashion.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Helicopters, dog squads and reinforcements from New Zealand were dispatched to help track Freeman, who reportedly possessed strong bushcraft and outdoor survival skills.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Both are top-20 rebounding squads.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Each was the top scorer on their former squads — Washington State and Utah, respectively — and have taken on drastically different roles as arguably the fourth and fifth pieces of this Bruins team.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
The game was very evenly matched in the early minutes, with two talented, physical squads testing each other for weaknesses as the Wolverines and Volunteers traded the lead back-and-forth.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Those final spots will soon be filled with two squads emerging from the intercontinental playoff and four more from the European playoffs.
—José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
The Crimson Tide entered the tournament as one of the more successful squads of late, winning nine of 11 games before the tournament.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Work is organized into agile squads.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Helicopters, dog squads and reinforcements from New Zealand were dispatched to help track Freeman, who reportedly possessed strong bushcraft and outdoor survival skills.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Both are top-20 rebounding squads.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Each was the top scorer on their former squads — Washington State and Utah, respectively — and have taken on drastically different roles as arguably the fourth and fifth pieces of this Bruins team.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
The game was very evenly matched in the early minutes, with two talented, physical squads testing each other for weaknesses as the Wolverines and Volunteers traded the lead back-and-forth.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Those final spots will soon be filled with two squads emerging from the intercontinental playoff and four more from the European playoffs.
—José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
The Crimson Tide entered the tournament as one of the more successful squads of late, winning nine of 11 games before the tournament.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Work is organized into agile squads.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squads
Noun
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Polls suggest that most people want owners to pay for their own stadiums, but sports teams are desired and beloved, a source not only of entertainment but also of civic pride.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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The teams meet Sunday in the series finale.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Outfield requires far more starting spots, and most of those available later in drafts are locked in platoons.—
Dalton Del Don,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to the Defense official, the Army plans to ramp up training over the next year, eventually sending in platoons of some 40 soldiers at a time to train.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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And while the all-volunteer force has produced the finest military in the world, democracies have historically fielded stronger armies by drawing on the full diversity of talent, perspectives, and experiences of their citizens.—
Zach Iscol,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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On April 15, 1862, a small battle broke out between the Confederate and Union armies.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Chapel Hill Road was temporarily closed for several hours as crews worked to clear the area.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Maintenance crews carve up the streets while pedestrians squeeze by, each person absorbed in their own agendas.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Squads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squads. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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