Special Forces

plural noun

: a branch of the U.S. Army composed of soldiers specially trained in guerrilla warfare

Examples of Special Forces in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For years, the idea that low testosterone might be a problem for Special Forces personnel in particular has been flagged by both researchers and members of Congress. — Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Expelled Congressman and former politician George Santos is defending himself and his Special Forces co-stars from all the criticism following their casting announcement. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 July 2026

Season 5 of Special Forces will feature a new cast of celebrity recruits. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Pitt plays James Belmont, a former Army Special Forces soldier who must find a way to return to civilization after his small plane crashes deep in the Alaskan wilderness. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Special Forces

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