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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Russia's Defense Ministry on Saturday said the nighttime strikes targeted energy and industrial facilities serving Ukraine's armed forces, as well as military airfields.
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Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Russia’s Defense Ministry on Saturday said the nighttime strikes targeted energy and industrial facilities serving Ukraine’s armed forces, as well as military airfields.
—Susie Blann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Russia's Defense Ministry on Saturday said the nighttime strikes targeted energy and industrial facilities serving Ukraine's armed forces, as well as military airfields.
—CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Israel’s position is that Lebanon’s government – and armed forces – lack the capability to confront Hezbollah.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Russia’s Defense Ministry on Saturday said the nighttime strikes targeted energy and industrial facilities serving Ukraine’s armed forces, as well as military airfields.
—Susie Blann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Russia's Defense Ministry on Saturday said the nighttime strikes targeted energy and industrial facilities serving Ukraine's armed forces, as well as military airfields.
—CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Israel’s position is that Lebanon’s government – and armed forces – lack the capability to confront Hezbollah.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Armed forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armed%20forces. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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