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
The Bearcats will face state power Melissa, a squad that captured 14-2 and 14-4 victories over Walnut Grove.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
Shooting guard/point guard Height: 6-6 Weight: 185 Age: 19
Wagler posted averages of 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists for an Illinois squad that marched to the NCAA finals before losing to UConn in the championship game.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
The defense teams challenged those allegations by asserting that Haitian police and presidential security details killed Moïse before the Colombian hit squad arrived at his hillside home in the middle of the night.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Sooryavanshi had become a regular pick for the Indian under-19 squad.
—Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
Shooting guard/point guard Height: 6-6 Weight: 185 Age: 19
Wagler posted averages of 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists for an Illinois squad that marched to the NCAA finals before losing to UConn in the championship game.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
The defense teams challenged those allegations by asserting that Haitian police and presidential security details killed Moïse before the Colombian hit squad arrived at his hillside home in the middle of the night.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Sooryavanshi had become a regular pick for the Indian under-19 squad.
—Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squad
Noun
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When Tomlin stepped away as coach in January, the team hired McCarthy, who first began coaching Rodgers in 2006.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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The UConn baseball team had a chance to nail down the Big East title outright, but lost to Villanova, 9-6, at Elliot Ballpark in Storrs.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Bernthal turns into a one-man army whose hardship somehow protects him from the pain, giving him the resolve to push through any attacker.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Five days before Jefferson arrived, on June 15, 1775, Adams had nominated another delegate from Virginia, George Washington, to command that army.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The outbreak linked to the MV Hondius began after the Dutch cruise ship, carrying 147 passengers and crew members, departed Argentina on April 1 for a South Atlantic voyage.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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For bigger crews, there’s a three-bedroom Coral Villa and the swirling Perlah Villa complex, which comes with space for up to nine guests and has a pool, dining pavilion, and secluded beachfront lawn for barbecues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Pittman described the horrific scene that led to him receiving the Medal of Honor after his platoon was ambushed.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Hunter, who signed his four-year rookie contract on Friday, will be part of the main defensive line platoon.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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“Squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squad. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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