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
Over the next few days, the eggplants sat in my crisper drawer, soft spots spreading across their skin like bruises.
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Reem Kassis, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
Other signs of mold or spoilage include shriveling, leaking juice, soft spots, or an off smell.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
But Monday night offers an opportunity for the veteran to sit in soft spots and finally give Bo Nix a reliable target in the middle of the field.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 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
Reem Kassis, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
Other signs of mold or spoilage include shriveling, leaking juice, soft spots, or an off smell.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
But Monday night offers an opportunity for the veteran to sit in soft spots and finally give Bo Nix a reliable target in the middle of the field.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 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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Freeman was asked this week about switching running backs or putting Carr under center.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The upheaval comes as brands battle to reverse a slowdown in luxury consumption worldwide, with aspirational consumers turning their backs on high-ends goods after several years of steep price increases in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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