armed forces
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of armed forces
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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To prevent a particularly serious accident or disaster, the armed forces may also use conventional firearms, among other means.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Niger's government is facing threats on two fronts: extremist militant groups attacking the state, and grievances within its armed forces responsible for fighting them.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Quantum Systems, established in 2015, supplies drones to the Ukrainian armed forces as well as other militaries worldwide and has expanded into new areas of unmanned systems, including on land and at sea.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Korostelov said Ukraine’s armed forces deserve much of the credit for recent successes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Even to this day, the USO provides live entertainment, like music and comedy, for members of the armed forces and their families.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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