as in team
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 squad
At Birmingham, in a cup semi-final against one of League One’s most expensive squads, we’re swept up in the stakes and the occasion.
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Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The Unified squad, which only plays RSL’s team once per year, is searching for a three-peat in the rivalry.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
Only three players return from that squad, including Arike Ogunbowale, Teaira McCowan, and Maddy Siegrist.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Jansen, the towering left-arm paceman and hard-hitting batter, was part of Washington Freedom’s squad in the MLC’s first two seasons and played a key role in their triumph last year.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The Unified squad, which only plays RSL’s team once per year, is searching for a three-peat in the rivalry.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
Only three players return from that squad, including Arike Ogunbowale, Teaira McCowan, and Maddy Siegrist.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Jansen, the towering left-arm paceman and hard-hitting batter, was part of Washington Freedom’s squad in the MLC’s first two seasons and played a key role in their triumph last year.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squad
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The Braves are still just 2-12 in games against the Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers this season, including sweeps by both teams during Atlanta’s 0-7 season-opening trip to Southern California.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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Dustin, a University of Arkansas graduate, joined the Democrat-Gazette features team in July 2024.—
Dustin Staggs,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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At times the mines were also under control of the Wazalendo, a militia allied with the Congolese army.—
David Yusufu Kibingila,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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And while the nearby Financial District’s diminished army of commuters can’t be relied on to keep bars and restaurants afloat, it’s being gradually replaced by a full-time population of residents.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
21 May 2025
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Our crew is working closely with the other agencies involved, including the Police and North West Ambulance Service.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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As the night spirals into chaos, missing crew members and eerie phenomena hint at an ancient, malevolent presence watching their every move.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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His platoon was pinned down in the jungle, under constant combatant fire, When the enemy threw a live grenade.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Orders often came from the top, and at times nearly every platoon used a Palestinian to clear locations, said an Israeli officer, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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“Squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squad. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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