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
Noun
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Ter Stegen had a good season a few years ago, but he hardly is considered a top GK that makes the saves the team needs to win those games that are close in the CL.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Fletcher-Jones said the team are collaborating on the adaptation with Canadian film director and writer Richie Mehta.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Our results challenge a growing idea that hydrogen will be the 'Swiss army knife of decarbonization' and suggest that the opportunities for hydrogen may be narrower than previously thought.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Russia on Sunday launched its largest drone attack against Ukraine, firing 472 drones at an army training site, killing at least 12 soldiers.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The boat staff is congenial and knowledgeable, so don’t hesitate to ask it about island history or to take a picture of you and your crew lounging on the deck.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 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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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 10 Jun. 2025.
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