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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Sewald came to the Diamondbacks from the Seattle Mariners in a trade deadline deal in 2023 and helped the D-backs make a surprise run to the Fall Classic before losing to the Texas Rangers in five games.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Etheridge, a former safety at Auburn, joined the Canes as defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach last offseason, after three years at Auburn and one year at Houston.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Jugulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jugulars. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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