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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The list of productive running backs who’ve returned from an Achilles tear — much less torn every lateral ligament in their knees multiple times — is miniscule.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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However, through two games, Williams has not only been a serviceable option in the backfield, but is statistically among the best running backs in the NFL.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Sep. 2025
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