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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Examples of squad in a Sentence
Noun
the cleaning squad usually arrives after regular business hours
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Rory Smith, New York Times, 31 May 2024
Aho played on the practice squad for the Minnesota Vikings a season ago.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2024
Cypress catcher/first baseman Nick Montgomery, who signed with Arizona State and was an Empire League MVP, is on the North squad.
—Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 28 May 2024
When the rifle fire started on Euclid and Forest streets, Kill said the rounds sounded like a ball-peen hammer hitting his squad.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 26 May 2024
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Noun
Borussia Dortmund’s squad contains a host of viable case studies to illustrate its patchwork nature, but as captain — the man honored with leading out the unlikeliest Champions League finalist in 20 years at Wembley on Saturday — Emre Can may be the most compelling.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 31 May 2024
Aho played on the practice squad for the Minnesota Vikings a season ago.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2024
Cypress catcher/first baseman Nick Montgomery, who signed with Arizona State and was an Empire League MVP, is on the North squad.
—Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 28 May 2024
When the rifle fire started on Euclid and Forest streets, Kill said the rounds sounded like a ball-peen hammer hitting his squad.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 26 May 2024
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“Squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squad. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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