Thesaurus results for SOFT SPOT

soft spot

noun

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as in back

a vulnerable point a huge trade imbalance continued to be the soft spot in the nation's economy

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Recent Examples of soft spot Players who serve as captains, leaders or prove their ball-loving background by playing through injuries have long owned a soft spot in the Bengals’ drafting heart. —

Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026 Those with a soft spot for Tory’s dresses will find a variety of enduring options fit for any of the season’s see-and-be-seen scenarios. —

Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026 Choose strawberries that are brightly colored, without mold or soft spots. —

Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026 Kellner pokes a ball into the soft spot in left-center, scoring two runs. —

Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soft spot

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back

Noun

San Diego is still young, especially in the back, and is learning hard MLS lessons in real time.

— Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Early symptoms include fever, fatigue and aches in the back, hips, shoulders and thighs, the CDC said.

— Hali Smith May 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026