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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The strikes were precise, indicating that Israeli intelligence had penetrated the highest levels of Iran’s armed forces and government.
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Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
Moving Expense Deduction: The BBB permanently eliminates the deduction for moving expenses, except for members of the armed forces.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
They are patrolled by at least 7,600 members of the armed forces, vastly expanding the U.S. government presence on the border.
—arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
From the battlefield to the halls of Congress, a shake-up is underway that will change how armed forces around the world prepare for conflict and engage with adversaries.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 4 July 2025
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Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
Moving Expense Deduction: The BBB permanently eliminates the deduction for moving expenses, except for members of the armed forces.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
They are patrolled by at least 7,600 members of the armed forces, vastly expanding the U.S. government presence on the border.
—arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
From the battlefield to the halls of Congress, a shake-up is underway that will change how armed forces around the world prepare for conflict and engage with adversaries.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 4 July 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 12 Jul. 2025.
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