as in backs
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 spots
Their stem should be intact, and the skin should be free of blemishes, soft spots, cracks, or other visible damage.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Through the air, Maye attacked underneath and down the seams, all soft spots in Baltimore's preferred single-high, zone coverages.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Cucumbers should be firm without soft spots, bruised flesh, or wrinkles.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
Their non‑conference schedule features marquee showdowns (including a home game against the Kansas Jayhawks) and the ACC campaign offers no soft spots.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
Surface scratches are to be expected but avoid deep cuts and squash with any soft spots.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Over the next few days, the eggplants sat in my crisper drawer, soft spots spreading across their skin like bruises.
—Reem Kassis, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
But Monday night offers an opportunity for the veteran to sit in soft spots and finally give Bo Nix a reliable target in the middle of the field.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Remove fruits with soft spots or insect damage.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Through the air, Maye attacked underneath and down the seams, all soft spots in Baltimore's preferred single-high, zone coverages.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Cucumbers should be firm without soft spots, bruised flesh, or wrinkles.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
Their non‑conference schedule features marquee showdowns (including a home game against the Kansas Jayhawks) and the ACC campaign offers no soft spots.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
Surface scratches are to be expected but avoid deep cuts and squash with any soft spots.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Over the next few days, the eggplants sat in my crisper drawer, soft spots spreading across their skin like bruises.
—Reem Kassis, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
But Monday night offers an opportunity for the veteran to sit in soft spots and finally give Bo Nix a reliable target in the middle of the field.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Remove fruits with soft spots or insect damage.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft spots
backs
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The Hurricanes also signed six freshman defensive backs this cycle in JJ Dunnigan, Camdin Portis, Jaelen Waters, Cortez Redding, Brody Jennings and Jontavius Wyman.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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Backup running backs, including Jay Harris and Dierre Hill Jr, provided too little help for quarterback Dante Moore.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Soft spots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20spots. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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