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
Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
The victim suffered a wound to the left flank, and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Nearby, a small, colorful port named after her sister, Elizabeth, remains flanked by frangipani, bougainvillea, and tamarind trees.
—Elena Clavarino, Air Mail, 14 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Top sirloin is a little bit more tender than flank but is often more expensive.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
The victim suffered a wound to the left flank, and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Yulia Navalnaya, the Russian dissident’s widow, appeared at a press conference on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference to announce the results of a Western analysis into his death, flanked by the foreign ministers of European nations.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Nearby, a small, colorful port named after her sister, Elizabeth, remains flanked by frangipani, bougainvillea, and tamarind trees.
—Elena Clavarino, Air Mail, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flank
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My first night is spent on the top floor of the historic main house in a double room, where cooling cream and butterscotch tones are set against pops of deep ocean blue in geometric patterns across plump pillows and beams—taller guests should choose their side of the bed accordingly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Giggs took the games seriously and was usually on the winning side.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The governor’s office encouraged individuals and organizations to join in lowering their flags.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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Cooper was joined Monday by a victim and an investigator who learned of David Allen Funston’s pending release from a story Sunday by the Los Angeles Times.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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The two beds can also be adjoined into a single double bed with an optional kit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Feb. 2026
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When first responders arrived, heavy smoke filled the air and flames were observed in the front corner window of the first floor of a 16-unit apartment building which is adjoined to two other apartment buildings.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility All of the dining venues and wellness facilities (including the yoga and fitness pavilions and spa treatment rooms) are accessible from within the first floor of the Estate House and the surrounding grounds; the Estate House, along with the Casitas, offer ADA rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Likewise, the reputation of invincibility surrounding Russia’s vast military has also been dented.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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In a sports media landscape often dominated by contract disputes and on-field rivalries, the Garrett-Kim interview resonated as something refreshingly heartfelt — and the poem, a four-line verse touching on the themes Garrett says occupy his mind most, struck the deepest chord.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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How would a person whose skin had never touched the outside air or been exposed to sunlight or temperature extremes react upon experiencing these for the first time?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Most of this year’s cases are in South Carolina, but Florida has reported 63 cases and neighboring North Carolina 15, including one hospitalization.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Although the wall would largely run along the park’s southern rim, CBP told Inside Climate News that a portion of the wall is slated to be built inside parts of Big Bend and its neighboring state park, Big Bend Ranch.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Flank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flank. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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