Special Forces

plural noun

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

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But following his band's audition, the reality show veteran, who's also appeared on shows such as Special Forces: World's Toughest Test and The Traitors, felt love from the public, too. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025 In the fourth season of Fox's ultimate celebrity social experiment, Smollett joins a number of stars who will take on grueling challenges while training from the playbook of the actual Special Forces selection process in Morocco. Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025 Collins enlisted in the U.S. Army and joined the Special Forces. Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025 Where was season 4 of Special Forces filmed? Caroline Blair, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Special Forces

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First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Special Forces was in 1955

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“Special Forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Special%20Forces. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.

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