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
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The man was treated for numerous stab wounds to his left and right flanks, according to Boisvert.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The stage is flanked on each side by a towering mass of PVC pipes.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Ratz saw Genthner moving up the right flank with her hand outstretched asking for a lead pass and quickly sent a sharp through ball far up the wing.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The man was treated for numerous stab wounds to his left and right flanks, according to Boisvert.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
At the hearing, she was flanked by her kids and by two parents’-rights activists.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The stage is flanked on each side by a towering mass of PVC pipes.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flank
Noun
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For the past four months, advocates have waged campaigns for boosting the spending side of the ledger.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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But to not get any help in the first round on the offensive side of the ball?—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At the vigil, Pierre’s family joined by dozens of friends, classmates and activists at the teen’s high school, Eagle Academy of Southeast Queens, before setting off down Merrick Blvd.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The 19-year-old princess joined her fellow London residents in celebration on May 9, 1945, the day after VE Day.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Extend a small bedroom When confronted with a room adjoining a small patio space, try combining them!—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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Among the bottles on Avra Madison’s list is Anseillan, a wine from the estate adjoining Château Lafite Rothschild, which is owned by DBR Lafite and is made by the same team.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Roads in the surrounding area were temporarily closed as crews worked to douse the flames.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The new proposal would require them only if there were a request for one from the surrounding neighbors.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Ravens’ first pick Thursday was Penn State’s Vega Ioane, a 6-foot-4 and 326-pound guard who is described as a mauler and who vowed that no one is going to touch his quarterback, Lamar Jackson.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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For this reason, produce that has been touched by floodwater is no longer considered food-safe and should not be consumed.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For dinner and a small fee, Mother got an old woman from a neighboring village to come by with a small drum.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the water features had to be filled in when oil from the neighboring La Brea Tar Pits seeped up.—
David Allen,
Daily News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Flank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flank. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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