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
The narrators have soft spots for various failings.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft spots
backs
Noun
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Whether or not 2024 second-round pick Renardo Green gets traded in the next month, the 49ers seem committed to young defensive backs, including safeties Malik Mustapha, Ji’Ayir Brown and Marques Sigle.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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So far, Sullivan has signed nine defensive backs.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Soft spots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20spots. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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