Synonyms of squad

squad

noun

ˈskwäd 

as in team

a group of people working together on a task

the cleaning squad usually arrives after regular business hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• team
• army
• crew
• platoon
• brigade
• company
• party
• battalion
• gang
• band
• outfit
• corps
• troupe
• department
• troop
• staff
• personnel
• administration
• host
• posse
• help
• force
• stable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of squad

While the Broncos haven’t returned to the tournament since then, this year’s squad blends continuity with exciting new faces and stands a serious chance of bringing Boise State back to the NCAA Tournament. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026

In what was actually an uneventful game for nearly three full quarters, each squad decided to save their best theatrics until the final minutes. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

The 2-3 Rams, who opened the season as Super Bowl favorites, released kicker Harrison Mevis after last Monday’s overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills and signed Grupe from the New York Jets practice squad. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles signed quarterback Joe Milton III off the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad Friday, leaving Dallas without a third quarterback going into Week 6 of the season. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026