Thesaurus results for ACHILLES' HEEL

Achilles' heel

noun

Definition of Achilles' heel

as in back

a vulnerable point the food supply proved to be the nation's Achilles' heel in its defense against terrorist attacks

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Recent Examples of Achilles' heel The Achilles' heel of this program is the high award fees, which have increased along with fuel prices and can be $400+ for a round-trip economy award. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 13 July 2026 Starts have been the Achilles' heel for Mercedes, and especially Antonelli this season, something that was seen on Saturday morning during the Sprint. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2026 With Jesse Minter stepping in to replace the legendary John Harbaugh, the pressure is on General Manager Eric DeCosta to provide his new coach with the tools necessary to fix a unit that proved to be the team's Achilles' heel last season. — Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 For years, spacing has been an Achilles' heel, often clogging driving lanes for LeBron. — Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Achilles' heel

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Multiple bulk containers of sauces and dips in walk-in cooler nearest back loading area have unhandled utensils present in product for dispensing.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Cornerbacks McDuffie and Jaylen Watson both left against the Chargers because of back and shoulder injuries, respectively.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

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Taylor Swift is often at her best in autumn shades, and her signature combination of boots, mini skirt and a turtleneck has always struck me as the wardrobe of someone with a soft spot for pumpkin spice season.

— Olivia Allen, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
Coyuchi’s soft goods have earned a soft spot in our hearts for their durable, organic fabrication.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

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