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
There will be six Unrivaled teams with six players on each squad.
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Doug Feinberg, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
Active, inactive and practice squad players are eligible.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
After finishing last season on the Dolphins practice squad, he is now essentially given a chance to compete for a roster spot during the offseason and eventually training camp in Pittsburgh.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
Former quarterback Alex McGough – who is now playing wide receiver -- was on the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Doug Feinberg, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
Active, inactive and practice squad players are eligible.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
After finishing last season on the Dolphins practice squad, he is now essentially given a chance to compete for a roster spot during the offseason and eventually training camp in Pittsburgh.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
Former quarterback Alex McGough – who is now playing wide receiver -- was on the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squad
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Of the teams left in the running, the New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, and Toronto Blue Jays stand out as the potential favorites to land the star slugger.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Mavericks looked like one of the NBA’s elite teams before their best player getting hurt.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Many are stuck in third countries, including one former member of the Afghan army in Pakistan who spoke to USA TODAY on the condition of anonymity for fear of their safety.—
Chris Kenning,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Mother of Dragons herself, Daenerys Targaryen, embodies the cultural fear of and fascination with a petite, white female wielding her dragons—not a husband or son—to build a seemingly socially just army that will brutally conquer in her name.—
Rebecca Scofield / Made by History,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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The helicopter crew also hoisted the volunteers from the area, according to rescuers.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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Emergency crews responded to reports of the crash at 12:01 a.m. in the area of Exit 32 on Route 8 North, according to Connecticut State Police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2025
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With the Mets eying a title, a third base platoon doesn’t seem like a good idea.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Fraley has yet to have a healthy season with the Reds but has shown glimpses of being more than a left-handed platoon outfielder.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squad. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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