jugulars

Definition of jugularsnext
plural of jugular
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). Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
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backs
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  • But against Texas, a team that had dominated them during the regular season, the Bruins did all the counting as the Longhorns lay flat on their backs during an eventual knockout.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Last year’s captain, Aaron Long, is also on track to bolster a strong contingent of center backs.
    Josh Gross, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026

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“Jugulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jugulars. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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