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Definitions

armed forces

NOUN
military forces
Synonyms
STRONGEST
military troops
WEAK
armament armed services defense forces fighting machine military service service

Example Sentences

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But despite his wish to serve with the armed forces in the UK, he has so far been unable to apply.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

This culture is at the heart of a competent military, and indeed is essential to the morale and cohesion that makes the American armed forces the envy of the world.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

On Saturday, Iran continued to insist on state media that its armed forces controlled the strategic waterway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Ireland's armed forces have been put "on standby" to assist with clearing the blockades, defence minister Helen McEntee has said.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

As President Lincoln had hoped, Garfield energetically supported the armed forces in the Union's efforts to end the Civil War.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow