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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C. Clark, D. Aldridge, S. Amick, F. Katz, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
That squad, which also started Tarik Black 15 games, went 1-1 in the Big 12 tourney then lost in the second round of the NCAAs to Stanford.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Her squad and their content were fresh, relatable, and innocent fun.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
Among these, seven were done by lethal injection, two by gas, and on March 7, Brad Sigmon became the first person in the U.S. to be executed by firing squad in 15 years when he was put to death in South Carolina.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Mavericks’ luxury tax bill for their 2011 title squad cost nearly $19 million.
—C. Clark, D. Aldridge, S. Amick, F. Katz, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
That squad, which also started Tarik Black 15 games, went 1-1 in the Big 12 tourney then lost in the second round of the NCAAs to Stanford.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Her squad and their content were fresh, relatable, and innocent fun.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
Among these, seven were done by lethal injection, two by gas, and on March 7, Brad Sigmon became the first person in the U.S. to be executed by firing squad in 15 years when he was put to death in South Carolina.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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. 2025.
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