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
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Noun
the cleaning squad usually arrives after regular business hours
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Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
About 146 groups, made up of more than 1,400 participants, marched in the parade, with projects ranging from larger-than-life marionette dolls to squads of children in do-it-yourself costumes to mobile re-creations of LACMA’s most iconic art pieces.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
After celebrating his squads historic performance in their World Cup debut without his mom in attendance, the goalie's mom was in attendance on Sunday.
—ABC News, 21 June 2026
The team was also forced to make an unexpected late-night return to Mexico, despite head coach Amir Ghalenoei saying the squad had planned to stay in California overnight before flying back the following day.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
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Noun
The South American squad secured the $350,000 prize and trophy after an incredible lower bracket run, overcoming an early playoff loss to Paper Rex.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
About 146 groups, made up of more than 1,400 participants, marched in the parade, with projects ranging from larger-than-life marionette dolls to squads of children in do-it-yourself costumes to mobile re-creations of LACMA’s most iconic art pieces.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
After celebrating his squads historic performance in their World Cup debut without his mom in attendance, the goalie's mom was in attendance on Sunday.
—ABC News, 21 June 2026
The team was also forced to make an unexpected late-night return to Mexico, despite head coach Amir Ghalenoei saying the squad had planned to stay in California overnight before flying back the following day.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 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 22 Jun. 2026.
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