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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
Look for citrus fruits that feel firm and smooth, with no soft spots or bruises.
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Zia Sherrell, Health, 7 Feb. 2026
Look for firm mushrooms that are free of soft spots or mold.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Buffalo offensive coordinator Joe Brady, now, is poised to once again exploit the Broncos’ soft spots.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Greene has shown a knack for finding soft spots in the offensive zone and setting himself up for Grade-A scoring chances.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Their stem should be intact, and the skin should be free of blemishes, soft spots, cracks, or other visible damage.
—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
Zia Sherrell, Health, 7 Feb. 2026
Look for firm mushrooms that are free of soft spots or mold.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Buffalo offensive coordinator Joe Brady, now, is poised to once again exploit the Broncos’ soft spots.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Greene has shown a knack for finding soft spots in the offensive zone and setting himself up for Grade-A scoring chances.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Their stem should be intact, and the skin should be free of blemishes, soft spots, cracks, or other visible damage.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft spots
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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“Soft spots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20spots. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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