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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

Police on Saturday with the support of the armed forces deployed public order units to clear the blockade at Whitegate Refinery in southern Ireland.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 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

I’ve heard the men say that there are dissidents everywhere—even among the armed forces and policemen and cabinet members—just waiting for a signal that El Jefe is out of the way.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez