as in troops
the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation
our nation's armed forces are stationed throughout the world
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The Ukrainian government maintains that Colombian volunteers, along with tens of thousands from more than 70 countries, have joined the ILDU as an official extension of the country’s armed forces.
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Rebecca Johns, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Early on, Vasyanovych had cast a professional in the lead role, only to realize that the actor — who was a member of Ukraine’s armed forces — could be called back to the frontline at any time.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Western officials say the key element of the guarantees will be continuing strong support for Ukraine's armed forces.
—John Irish, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
In addition to weakening Ukrainian democracy from within, corruption drains the Ukrainian armed forces of resources and presents Russia with ways to meddle in the country’s internal politics.
—Daria Kaleniuk, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca Johns, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Early on, Vasyanovych had cast a professional in the lead role, only to realize that the actor — who was a member of Ukraine’s armed forces — could be called back to the frontline at any time.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Western officials say the key element of the guarantees will be continuing strong support for Ukraine's armed forces.
—John Irish, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
In addition to weakening Ukrainian democracy from within, corruption drains the Ukrainian armed forces of resources and presents Russia with ways to meddle in the country’s internal politics.
—Daria Kaleniuk, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Armed forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armed%20forces. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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