squads

plural of squad

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of squads The next coach will inherit a roster that was among the youngest squads at the 2026 World Cup with an average age of 26. — ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026 North Crowley still has to stay healthy, execute and avoid the upset against some of Texas’ top squads. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026 Following a draft, ten squads will compete for more than $10 million in prize money and a championship title. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2026 The past three Steve Cherundolo-run squads accomplished the feat via home-field advantage. — Josh Gross, Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026 Most of them are between top-level squads and some lower-level clubs. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 But the Valkyries were not rolling over as forward Cecilia Zandalasini cut the lead to five points, and the long-range shots were starting to fall for both squads as the game entered the late third quarter. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026 Since the turn of the month, though, SEC squads have contained him. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026 The old guard of the gridiron — squads from Princeton, Yale, Columbia and more — suffered defeat after defeat. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squads
Noun
  • Will Garrett’s return free Donald from double teams and other schemes?
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Panthers and other 3-4 base teams employ a nickel package — or five defensive backs on the field at once — more often than any other personnel.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
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
Noun
  • The system’s compatibility with both platforms allows armies to use the same ammunition across different mobile artillery systems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The appetite for video seems insatiable, and if news organizations won’t lean in, armies of content creators will be happy to scoop up the audiences.
    — Mia Sato, The Verge, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Lincoln currently does not have paramedics on its fire crews, despite having a sizable population of residents ages 55 and older.
    — Steve Large, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Processing information faster could help crews recognize changing threats and adjust their responses.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Squads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squads. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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