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
Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Finland is concerned that Russia would attack NATO's eastern flank following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it has been reported.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Jay Peters, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
There's a Central Piece in the middle, which is flanked by slimmer pieces on either side.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2025
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Noun
But Johnson's handling of the government spending fight just before Christmas angered some of the GOP's right flank.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Finland is concerned that Russia would attack NATO's eastern flank following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it has been reported.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
And a video shows the Ally indeed helping a player find specific loot, bringing over a vehicle, and attempting to flank opposing players.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
There's a Central Piece in the middle, which is flanked by slimmer pieces on either side.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for flank
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flank
Noun
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Either cut off an entire stem an inch or two off the ground or cut a side branch close to the main stem.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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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
Verb
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Lopes is also the type of fighter that welcomes all challengers, and would likely jump at the chance to derail the excitement of Pitbull joining the UFC ranks.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Carter joined the Bolt board in 2023, after Breslow forced out a series of directors from Activant, Tribe Capital and WestCap in March 2023.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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As He's Banned CCTV Captures What Dog Does for the First Time—Rest of the Pack Is Confused Kai's incredible rescue quickly touched people's hearts, bringing in more than 6 million views and 808,200 likes on TikTok.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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On Monday, the 10 -year Treasury yield — used to price mortgages, credit cards and auto loans — touched its highest level going back to November 2023 , heading toward the key 5% level that could further pressure an already fragile market.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Village People released a statement earlier this week about its involvement in events surrounding Trump’s swearing-in.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
19 Jan. 2025
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He’s surrounded by lit candles and members of the cult his grandmother was a part of.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But within two years, Carter’s successor, Ronald Reagan, worked to undo his reforms and soon launched wars in both Nicaragua, to oust the Sandinistas, and neighboring El Salvador to support its right-wing military government.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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In neighboring Syria, an untested government is attempting to chart a path forward after years of civil war.—
Dayana Iwaza,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Flank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flank. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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