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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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
Own the paint, glass Much like Portland in the first round, the Spurs are facing a Minnesota squad that thrives on size, interior scoring and second-chance points.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 3 May 2026
The Lakers achieved that feat on Friday night, rolling to a dominant 98-78 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 6, eliminating the fifth-seeded squad to advance to the Western Conference semifinals.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Tropicana Field proved no oasis for Vitello’s last-place squad (13-19).
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 May 2026
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Noun
Their 7-6 record ended a 22-year run of at least 10 wins in a season, and their six losses before the playoffs marked their most since the 2009 squad went 9-6 before going 1-1 in the tournament.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
Own the paint, glass Much like Portland in the first round, the Spurs are facing a Minnesota squad that thrives on size, interior scoring and second-chance points.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 3 May 2026
The Lakers achieved that feat on Friday night, rolling to a dominant 98-78 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 6, eliminating the fifth-seeded squad to advance to the Western Conference semifinals.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Tropicana Field proved no oasis for Vitello’s last-place squad (13-19).
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 May 2026
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“Squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squad. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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