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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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
The team’s celebrations in the locker room post-game showed a squad eager to enjoy every bit of its World Series title defense.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
The fight for justice never ends as Benson and her squad provide a tireless voice for the voiceless.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Former Canada coach John Herdman enjoyed the trust of Canada’s squad through 2022 World Cup qualifying.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The squad arrived in South Florida under the direction of interim coach Oswaldo Vizcarrondo after the recent firing of Fernando Batista.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
The team’s celebrations in the locker room post-game showed a squad eager to enjoy every bit of its World Series title defense.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
The fight for justice never ends as Benson and her squad provide a tireless voice for the voiceless.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Former Canada coach John Herdman enjoyed the trust of Canada’s squad through 2022 World Cup qualifying.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squad. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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