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
Buy fresh-looking pumpkins without blemishes, soft spots, or rotting stems.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Remove fruits with soft spots or insect damage.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
That being said, even the researcher himself cautions about a few soft spots in his analysis, and calls for more in-depth studies.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
Try to notice the soft spots in the coverage.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Stay away from any watermelons that are shiny, unevenly shaped, or have visible damage, including bruises, cuts, soft spots, bulges, or lumps.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Remove fruits with soft spots or insect damage.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
That being said, even the researcher himself cautions about a few soft spots in his analysis, and calls for more in-depth studies.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
Try to notice the soft spots in the coverage.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Stay away from any watermelons that are shiny, unevenly shaped, or have visible damage, including bruises, cuts, soft spots, bulges, or lumps.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft spots
backs
Noun
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One of these is Trent Alexander-Arnold but, as The Athletic has reported, a position change to midfield was not discussed in depth during the process of his transfer from Liverpool as Madrid saw him as one of the best right-backs in the world.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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While many around the world may only recall the images of houses underwater and families carrying each other on their backs and in their arms seeking shelter, survivors like New Orleans artist and performer at the 20th Annual Commemoration event, Allay Earhart, still relive that day vividly.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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