Synonyms of armed forces

armed forces

plural noun

as in troops

the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation

our nation's armed forces are stationed throughout the world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• troops
• soldiers
• military
• service
• colors
• force
• rank and file
• servicemen
• militia
• defense
• soldiery
• GIs
• reserves
• gendarmery
• armor
• servicewomen
• men-at-arms
• GI's
• gendarmerie

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• civilians
• noncombatants

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of armed forces

Currently, only members of the armed forces can exclude employer reimbursements for moving expenses due to a change in employment—the previous rule that allowed all eligible taxpayers to claim the exclusion was eliminated under the TCJA. —Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

This reckless act of aggravating the situation requires that the armed forces of the DPRK maintain a rapid reaction capability and thoroughgoing war posture. —Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025

Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Thursday said his country’s armed forces had killed 40 to 50 Indian soldiers along the Line of Control. —Rajesh Roy, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025

Trump signed an executive order in January after returning to the presidency that reversed a policy implemented under his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden, that had allowed transgender troops to serve openly in the American armed forces. —Phil Stewart, USA Today, 9 May 2025