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
Examples of squad in a Sentence
Noun
the cleaning squad usually arrives after regular business hours
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Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 28 July 2025
The Spaniards came out on top 2-1 with an impressive young squad that had shining star Lamine Yamal leading the line.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 July 2025
Xhaka was signed on a free transfer from Arsenal in 2023 and subsequently became a crucial member of a squad that went on to become the first undefeated German champion in Bundesliga history in 2024.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Nothing was kicked or thrown in frustration by coach Dan Hurley, who spent most of the five-on-five scrimmage portion watching off to the side with his son, Andrew, as assistants Luke Murray and Kimani Young directed the squads divided into grey and blue practice attire.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2025
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Noun
Luna has since become a mainstay under Pochettino, earning a spot in the subsequent Concacaf Nations League squad.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 28 July 2025
The Spaniards came out on top 2-1 with an impressive young squad that had shining star Lamine Yamal leading the line.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 July 2025
Xhaka was signed on a free transfer from Arsenal in 2023 and subsequently became a crucial member of a squad that went on to become the first undefeated German champion in Bundesliga history in 2024.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Nothing was kicked or thrown in frustration by coach Dan Hurley, who spent most of the five-on-five scrimmage portion watching off to the side with his son, Andrew, as assistants Luke Murray and Kimani Young directed the squads divided into grey and blue practice attire.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2025
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“Squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squad. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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