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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After a holding penalty pushed the Steelers back to their own 32, Rodgers took advantage of busted coverage and threw to Freiermuth in a soft spot in the zone.
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Joseph rushed four and played zone behind, and Keenan Allen found a soft spot, hauled in a dart from Justin Herbert and then tacked on 15 yards when Talanoa Hufanga body slammed him.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
The midseason addition of Andrew Vaughn helped fill a soft spot.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 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
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Joseph rushed four and played zone behind, and Keenan Allen found a soft spot, hauled in a dart from Justin Herbert and then tacked on 15 yards when Talanoa Hufanga body slammed him.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
The midseason addition of Andrew Vaughn helped fill a soft spot.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft spot
back
Noun
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Joachim Andersen and Calvin Bassey have formed a strong centre-back partnership and, when fit, Antonee Robinson is among world football’s most energetic full-backs.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The single panels have two hanging options, including a 3-inch rod pocket or back tabs that can hold curtain rings.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Soft spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20spot. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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