as in side
a place, space, or direction away from or beyond a central point or line
painted the name of the ship along its flank
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as in to join
to be adjacent to
the guards flank the center on a football team's offensive line
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Recent Examples of flank
Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Because Bayshore Drive and the land to its east consists of fill added at the foot of the bluff, the rocky ridge today sits along the west flank of the scenic, historic road.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
Brian Bennett, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
Expect an explosion of red, from the velvet curtains and leather sofas to the cherry sun loungers and umbrellas that flank the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool, where a larger-than-life crown forms the central fountain.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Raphinha is currently in the form of his life in that area of the pitch, but his natural berth is on the opposite flank.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Because Bayshore Drive and the land to its east consists of fill added at the foot of the bluff, the rocky ridge today sits along the west flank of the scenic, historic road.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Hamas and its allied militant groups are expected to release 33 hostages seized from Israel during the attacks of October 7, 2023, Biden announced Wednesday, flanked by Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
Expect an explosion of red, from the velvet curtains and leather sofas to the cherry sun loungers and umbrellas that flank the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool, where a larger-than-life crown forms the central fountain.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flank
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On one side, there is widespread agreement that 2025 is already the year of agentic and physical AI.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Buchanan controlled the east side of San Diego and much of its South Bay.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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McKenzie was the Oakland Raiders’ GM from 2012 to 2018 before joining the Dolphins at the start of the rebuild with Grier at GM and when Brian Flores was hired as coach.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2025
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The adjoining walk-in closet is decked out with gray-hued cabinetry.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2024
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Punto Dos Studio, Andrés Villota The lodge's floorplan comprises an outdoor terrace that replaces the traditional living room, which is adjoined by a net balcony that is suspended above the forest floor.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Oct. 2024
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Any woman who has been inappropriately touched in the workplace will recognize Ms. Lively’s discomfort.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The police chief touched the gun and his wife’s body shortly after the shot was fired.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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Six months after the hurricane, Williams is rebuilding The Last Bar Before the Jungle piece by piece, searing spiny lobsters on a stovetop surrounded by power tools.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Catamaran cruises are the most popular way to explore the islands and allow visitors to hike to scenic viewpoints or explore surrounding dive sites.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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However, the Indiana-Illinois border discussion isn’t the first time in recent history that a part of a current state has expressed interest in joining a neighboring state, Helmke said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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While Los Angeles County continues to grapple with a deadly outbreak of wildfires, a new blaze broke out in neighboring Ventura County Monday night.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Flank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flank. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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