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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Lawmakers in European powerhouse Germany have approved a government plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia.
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Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
While many games have likely been used by armed forces around the world as teaching tools, they have been developed as games first.
—Archie Clarke, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
According to experts consulted by CNN, Rodríguez has made at least 28 significant changes within the armed forces.
—Cnn 9 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers in European powerhouse Germany have approved a government plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
While many games have likely been used by armed forces around the world as teaching tools, they have been developed as games first.
—Archie Clarke, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
According to experts consulted by CNN, Rodríguez has made at least 28 significant changes within the armed forces.
—Cnn 9 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers in European powerhouse Germany have approved a government plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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 14 Feb. 2026.
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