armed forces
plural noun
: the combined military, naval, and air forces of a nation
called also armed services
Examples of armed forces in a Sentence
our nation's armed forces are stationed throughout the world
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Germany is investing heavily to modernize the Bundeswehr, its armed forces.
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Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Moreover, Moscow insists on seriously limiting the Ukrainian armed forces—both in numbers and equipment—as well as their ability to cooperate with foreign partners in arms procurement, intelligence sharing, weapons design, and training.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
Under the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, the use of federal armed forces for civilian law enforcement is generally prohibited.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Newsweek has reached out to the Ukrainian armed forces for comment.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
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Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Moreover, Moscow insists on seriously limiting the Ukrainian armed forces—both in numbers and equipment—as well as their ability to cooperate with foreign partners in arms procurement, intelligence sharing, weapons design, and training.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
Under the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, the use of federal armed forces for civilian law enforcement is generally prohibited.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Newsweek has reached out to the Ukrainian armed forces for comment.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for armed forces
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“Armed forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armed%20forces. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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