force
Plural
forces
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a group of trained and organized people such as the police, soldiers, etc.
- The police force worked tirelessly to maintain law and order during the city-wide protests.
- The special operations force was deployed to handle the high-risk mission and secure the hostages.
- The fire department force demonstrated incredible bravery and teamwork while extinguishing the massive blaze.
- She decided to join the air force to serve her country and follow in her father's footsteps.
- The peacekeeping force was sent to the war-torn region to help stabilize the area and provide humanitarian aid.
2
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
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a physical power, strength, or energy that allows an object to change its motion or position
- The strong wind exerted a powerful force against the windows.
- Gravity is a fundamental force that keeps objects anchored to the Earth.
- The police used minimal force to restrain the suspect.
- In physics, force is defined as mass times acceleration.
- The impact of the collision generated a tremendous force, causing significant damage to both vehicles.
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a powerful effect or influence
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(physics) an effect that causes a body to move or change direction
- Gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun.
- Magnetic force can attract or repel metal objects.
- She applied a force of 10 newtons to push the box across the floor.
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group of people willing to obey orders
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one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
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a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base
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(of a law) having legal validity
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a group of people having the power of effective action