Synonyms for
Squad
Definition
a small group of people trained to work together as a unit, especially in military or police operations
Synonyms & similar words
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- squad goals
- police squad
- fire squad
- squad leader
- squad car
- squad room
- squad up
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used in military, police, or sports contexts. 'Squad goals' is a popular informal phrase referring to aspirations shared by a group.
Example sentences
- My little brother is on the soccer squad at his school.
- The police squad worked together to catch the thief.
- The cheerleading squad practiced their routine every day.
- The military squad was sent on a secret mission.
- The fire department sent a squad to put out the fire.
Quotes
"The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team." - Phil Jackson
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen Keller
"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." - Henry Ford