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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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
From hosting their own cooking shows, to forming a community cheer squad, to picking up painting and exhibiting their work, life at The Vi is a gateway to experiences many residents never even imagined.
—Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The 2014 team finished 41-10, and the 2012 state final squad was 41-6, the most wins in program history.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
If Dalton were to miss the game, White would back up the Young without taking up one of the two standard elevations from the practice squad.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Ancelotti and Zidane certainly had their own tactical ideas, but were also pragmatic and based game plans primarily on the characteristics (strengths and weaknesses) of the squad made available to them.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
From hosting their own cooking shows, to forming a community cheer squad, to picking up painting and exhibiting their work, life at The Vi is a gateway to experiences many residents never even imagined.
—Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The 2014 team finished 41-10, and the 2012 state final squad was 41-6, the most wins in program history.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
If Dalton were to miss the game, White would back up the Young without taking up one of the two standard elevations from the practice squad.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 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 2 Nov. 2025.
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