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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Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025
The Vikings announced a notable quarterback move on Thursday, signing Desmond Ridder to the practice squad.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Derion Kendrick returned days after he was released by the Seattle Seahawks, who were hoping to get him back on the practice squad, coach Mike MacDonald told reporters.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2025
Dibiaso’s squad received the ball to start the second half and kept on rolling.
—Patrick Plunkett, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
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Noun
O'Connell said John Wolford will be elevated from the practice squad to back up Brosmer.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025
The Vikings announced a notable quarterback move on Thursday, signing Desmond Ridder to the practice squad.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Derion Kendrick returned days after he was released by the Seattle Seahawks, who were hoping to get him back on the practice squad, coach Mike MacDonald told reporters.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2025
Dibiaso’s squad received the ball to start the second half and kept on rolling.
—Patrick Plunkett, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squad. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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