squads

noun

plural of squad
as in teams
a group of people working together on a task the cleaning squad usually arrives after regular business hours

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Recent Examples of squads The return for Overshown is expected to finally happen on Monday night when the Cowboys travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles in a pivotal divisional matchup between two 2-4 squads. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026 The pre-selection debates about three- or four-loss SEC squads and some team no one actually watches will prove incredibly tiresome, too. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026 This year's tournament included 80 professional and amateur squads from Major League Soccer, United Soccer League, and other leagues. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 Lake Mary, Winter Park and Lake Nona are the top local 3A squads. — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 This was a back-and-forth battle between the squads, with Georgia striking first, but Alabama going into the locker room up 14-10. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Sullivan and the front office should liberally poach players from other practice squads. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026 Players from Argentina's 1978, 1986, and 2022 World Cup-winning squads returned to see him off. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Both squads are riding that confidence into a five-game series for a shot to advance to the WNBA Finals. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squads
  1. teams
  2. platoons
  3. armies
  4. crews
Noun
  • Jullien Harneis, the UN’s senior Ebola coordinator, said the outbreak’s expanding reach required more teams, coordination and logistical support.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The company is using computer simulations and a new engineering approach that allows design, manufacturing and engineering teams to work simultaneously rather than completing their tasks one after another.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of teams
Noun
  • Its battery-electric vehicles propel themselves rather than relying on a conventional locomotive, and can operate individually or form coordinated groups, known as platoons.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The welcome ceremony also included a flyover by two B-1 bombers, platoons from each military service, and a presentation of the flags and anthems of both countries.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of platoons
Noun
  • Though opposing armies suffered heavy losses, neither made any significant territorial gains.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The team envisioned a town that had been fought over not only by armies, but by neighbors, too.
    — Elaina Patton, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of armies
Noun
  • Under this new ordinance, student filmmakers, documentary crews and ultra-low-budget projects will be able to obtain free permits.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Three people stranded high on a steep Northern California mountainside were rescued by helicopter Sunday after a distress call brought crews racing to their aid.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of crews

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