Special Forces

plural noun

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

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In addition to being a contestant on Special Forces, Newton is also a sports commentator on ESPN's sports-debate talk show First Take. Devonne Goode, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025 Warning: this story contains spoilers from the Jan. 15 episode of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 Cam Newton had a vulnerable moment during this week’s Special Forces episode. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025 Time-wise, their seasons were far apart, but both are part of the famously close Bachelor Nation and were well acquainted before Special Forces. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 16 Jan. 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 22 Jan. 2025.

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