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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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Here’s a look at the plans for both squads.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
The Cubs’ first full-squad workout did not include two players who are still waiting for their visa issues to be resolved.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Still, there was plenty of excitement in the desert air for Monday's first full-squad workout.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The injury happened on a day that had begun with optimism as new manager Derek Shelton and new executive chair Tom Pohlad led a team meeting Monday morning before the group began its first full-squad workout.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Here’s a look at the plans for both squads.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
The Cubs’ first full-squad workout did not include two players who are still waiting for their visa issues to be resolved.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Still, there was plenty of excitement in the desert air for Monday's first full-squad workout.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
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 18 Feb. 2026.
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