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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Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Oakland police say their Ceasefire squad was surveilling Martin’s funeral, in Hayward, and observed several men with guns, some of whom loaded into a Kia that had been reported as the suspect vehicle in a Fresno robbery.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Similar to Johnson, Tyus is more likely to push for a practice-squad return over a 53-man roster spot in training camp.
—Mike Kaye
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Moore was the offensive coordinator of that squad.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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Noun
With the Lions navigating a disastrous start to the league campaign, the midweek tournament match serves as a necessary opportunity to rotate the squad and evaluate younger talent against a lower-division opponent.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Oakland police say their Ceasefire squad was surveilling Martin’s funeral, in Hayward, and observed several men with guns, some of whom loaded into a Kia that had been reported as the suspect vehicle in a Fresno robbery.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Similar to Johnson, Tyus is more likely to push for a practice-squad return over a 53-man roster spot in training camp.
—Mike Kaye
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Moore was the offensive coordinator of that squad.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2026.
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