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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Jim Sciutto, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Blowing leads is becoming a recurring trend for Clark's squad, which has suffered similar collapses against the Washington Mystics and Golden State Valkyries this season.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
After a 24-year absence from the World Cup, expectations are high for this Turkish squad.
—Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
Can Medved’s second squad break a seven-year drought and reach March Madness in 2027?
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
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Noun
The chance of advancing from the group phase isn’t far-fetched, with a diverse squad of new and seasoned players and recent results that offer glimmers of hope for a run in the tournament.
—Jim Sciutto, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Blowing leads is becoming a recurring trend for Clark's squad, which has suffered similar collapses against the Washington Mystics and Golden State Valkyries this season.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
After a 24-year absence from the World Cup, expectations are high for this Turkish squad.
—Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
Can Medved’s second squad break a seven-year drought and reach March Madness in 2027?
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 June 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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