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
Kyle Balzer, Foreign Affairs, 21 Nov. 2024
Kounde maintains his berth at right back as well, as does a shaky Gerard Martin on the other flank in defense because Alejandro Balde is unavailable.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Michelle L. Price and David Bauder, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Trump was flanked by Vice President-elect JD Vance, incoming first lady Melania Trump, NYSE President Lynn Martin, and two of Trump’s children, Ivanka and Tiffany, as the bell chimed.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The modern revisionists all failed to resolve threats on their seaward flanks and suffered for it.
—Kyle Balzer, Foreign Affairs, 21 Nov. 2024
Kounde maintains his berth at right back as well, as does a shaky Gerard Martin on the other flank in defense because Alejandro Balde is unavailable.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
The Time cover featuring him was projected onto a wall at the stock exchange, flanked by American flags.
—Michelle L. Price and David Bauder, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Trump was flanked by Vice President-elect JD Vance, incoming first lady Melania Trump, NYSE President Lynn Martin, and two of Trump’s children, Ivanka and Tiffany, as the bell chimed.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flank
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With Adames and third baseman Matt Chapman, who signed a six-year, $150 million extension in September, the Giants have committed a third of a billion dollars to establish a solid offensive and defensive presence on the left side of their infield.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Chinese Embassy in Washington cautioned last week that there will be losers on all sides if there is a trade war.DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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And join us next week on the Chasing Life podcast to hear a conversation between Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Dr. Francis Collins, the former head of the National Institutes of Health. CNN Audio’s Grace Walker contributed to this report.Andrea Kane, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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As part of the transaction, Vera Wang will continue in her role as founder and chief creative officer and will join WHP Global as a shareholder, continuing to have a role in shaping the brand’s creative direction and growth.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Sterling Reed The adjoining office and sitting area on the entry level.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
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Archways divide the main dining room into intimate pockets of elegance, while the adjoining bar, with its gleaming red marble counter, invites lingering late into the night.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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No one would usually dare to touch these hives as the bee attacks are brutal and strings acutely agonizing.Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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The implications of such developments are vast, touching everything from governance to personal identity.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb Matching the nearby black sand beach, this home’s noir exterior beautifully contrasts the surrounding lush green foliage.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
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The backpack was removed by an excavator along with any physical material found surrounding it, the official said.Elise Hammond, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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The guest suites — located in the main historic building and three neighboring wooden towers — all have views of the soaring mountains in the distance.Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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This unexpected turn of events has caused widespread uncertainty, prompting many Syrians to seek refuge in neighboring Lebanon.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Flank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flank. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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