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
Choose strawberries that are brightly colored, without mold or soft spots.
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
The challenges certainly will be there, with the Heat decidedly having shifted from the soft spots of their schedule, the next six against the Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs and then a pair against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The narrators have soft spots for various failings.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Just monitor some soft spots in the schedule coming up — upcoming opponents like the Kings, Sharks, Kraken and Red Wings haven’t been scoring goals at a very high rate lately.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Avoid skin that has many soft spots or is mushy to touch.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Look for citrus fruits that feel firm and smooth, with no soft spots or bruises.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 7 Feb. 2026
Buffalo offensive coordinator Joe Brady, now, is poised to once again exploit the Broncos’ soft spots.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 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
Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
The challenges certainly will be there, with the Heat decidedly having shifted from the soft spots of their schedule, the next six against the Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs and then a pair against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The narrators have soft spots for various failings.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Just monitor some soft spots in the schedule coming up — upcoming opponents like the Kings, Sharks, Kraken and Red Wings haven’t been scoring goals at a very high rate lately.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Avoid skin that has many soft spots or is mushy to touch.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Look for citrus fruits that feel firm and smooth, with no soft spots or bruises.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 7 Feb. 2026
Buffalo offensive coordinator Joe Brady, now, is poised to once again exploit the Broncos’ soft spots.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft spots
backs
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Schiaparelli continues with the Directoire line in August, but lowered backs.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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What was a surprise was that all four of Miami’s top running backs stayed with the team.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Soft spots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20spots. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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