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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Noun
the cleaning squad usually arrives after regular business hours
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 May 2025
The Dutch team are one of the best two squads in the sport.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 May 2025
The movie’s closing credits flash the original title Thunderbolts* on screen, then tears away the word like a comic book page, revealing the squad’s new moniker.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Now that his former teammate, seven-time champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, has joined the Ferrari squad, Russell is in pole position on the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team, which is currently ranked second behind McLaren in the Constructors’ Championship.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 2 May 2025
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Noun
Bucky is helping Yelena lead the team, which is apparently now locked in a copyright battle with Sam Wilson, who seems to want to start his own non-governmental Avengers squad.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 May 2025
The Dutch team are one of the best two squads in the sport.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 May 2025
The movie’s closing credits flash the original title Thunderbolts* on screen, then tears away the word like a comic book page, revealing the squad’s new moniker.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Now that his former teammate, seven-time champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, has joined the Ferrari squad, Russell is in pole position on the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team, which is currently ranked second behind McLaren in the Constructors’ Championship.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 2 May 2025
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“Squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squad. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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