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
Rookies usually comprise the pre-practice hype squad.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2025
Wilkin works with Geoffrey Morton (Harry Melling) in the anti-terrorist squad of the British Palestine Police force, chasing the charismatic poet and underground leader Avraham Stern (Aury Alby).
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 July 2025
During a matchup with the U.S. U-19 squad, Canada coach Ramon Diaz had Rioux cover the inbound passer just before halftime, leading to a turnover and buzzer-beating 3-pointer for his team.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
With members of the Miami Dolphins cheerleading squad, the group was seen creating videos for social media platforms, Instagram and TikTok.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2025
Wilkin works with Geoffrey Morton (Harry Melling) in the anti-terrorist squad of the British Palestine Police force, chasing the charismatic poet and underground leader Avraham Stern (Aury Alby).
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 July 2025
During a matchup with the U.S. U-19 squad, Canada coach Ramon Diaz had Rioux cover the inbound passer just before halftime, leading to a turnover and buzzer-beating 3-pointer for his team.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
With members of the Miami Dolphins cheerleading squad, the group was seen creating videos for social media platforms, Instagram and TikTok.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squad
Noun
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Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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There’s plenty of homegrown flair, too, with several members of the U.S. men’s national team expected to appear alongside players from Mexico's team that recently claimed the CONCACAF Gold Cup in Houston.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Carpenter charges her army of supporters $7 a month.—
Justin Conklin,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The gun, a reproduction 1873 single-action army revolver, fired a live round inadvertently loaded by Hannah Gutierrez, the production's weapons handler.—
REUTERS,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
Noun
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On all but the difficult-to-access east side of the fire, crews have already planted seeds to restore the environment and repaired fences, according to the Great Basin team.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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The fire suppression efforts involve 22 engines, six water tenders and four hand crews.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
26 July 2025
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Boston could still use another frontline starter to pair at the top and open up its platoon players by finally finding a full-time first baseman on the trade market after Triston Casas suffered a season-ending knee injury in May.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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He got separated from his platoon, and after more than a week behind enemy lines, he was reunited with his unit with the help of the French resistance.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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“Squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squad. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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