Special Forces

plural noun

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

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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 Tommy was a 27-year-old weapons sergeant and former college quarterback from Colorado less than one year into his service with the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Eglin. —

Adam Carlson, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025 Fans can catch Brody competing on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test which airs on Fox Wednesday nights at 8 pm E.T. —

Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 The final two episodes of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test air on Wednesday February, 5 at 8 p.m. —

Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 4 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 20 Feb. 2025.

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