Special Forces

plural noun

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

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Nicole has really been coming into her own as of late, and even inked a deal with Fox to appear on the latest season of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025 There are already potential customers for Archer in the Marine Corps, Air Force, Army and Special Forces. David Hambling, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 His time in the US Army Special Forces cemented his duty of care, a life mission that comes from the Green Berets’ motto: De Oppresso Liber (‘to free the oppressed’). Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025 Rhames will play Tanker, Fang’s loyal right hand who was the second-in-command of Fang’s Special Forces squad when they were captured in Afghanistan. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Special Forces

Word History

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 27 Feb. 2025.

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