as in backs
a vulnerable point
a sadistic training instructor who would seek out a recruit's jugular and then go for it
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Recent Examples of jugulars
Once Woll’s bratty vamp was through draining jugulars, the actress found a second signature role as Karen Page on Marvel’s Daredevil (2015–2018).
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Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jugulars
backs
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The club has a litany of center backs, with Glesnes joining Maya Yoshida, Emiro Garces and Chris Rindov.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Yet even as the coach was roundly criticized for his handling of the situation, UCLA’s players were insistent that Cronin still had their backs.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Jugulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jugulars. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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