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
Bruised or soft spots can be a sign of rot and can speed up the spoilage of the entire melon.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
That said, Keathley advises keeping an eye out for any fruit that has mold, soft spots, or a sour smell.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Avoid any with bruises, soft spots or cracks.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
From there, observe any dents, soft spots or cracks.
—Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Their bond — both are outsiders who suffered abuse as children — is one of the few emotional soft spots in the otherwise fast-moving series about America’s rotten power structure, manipulative media and the gullibility of the public.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 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
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
That said, Keathley advises keeping an eye out for any fruit that has mold, soft spots, or a sour smell.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Avoid any with bruises, soft spots or cracks.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
From there, observe any dents, soft spots or cracks.
—Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Their bond — both are outsiders who suffered abuse as children — is one of the few emotional soft spots in the otherwise fast-moving series about America’s rotten power structure, manipulative media and the gullibility of the public.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft spots
backs
Noun
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That’s about $6,500 more than in 1999, when basketball didn’t require running backs.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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“Soft spots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20spots. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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