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
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
He was actually supposed to start on Saturday against the Rays, but left flank soreness bumped him to Tuesday and set up the duel with King.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
That prompted laughter from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Vice President Vance, who flanked Trump in the Oval Office following an announcement about a trade agreement with the United Kingdom.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 8 May 2025
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Noun
How the pieces fit without Rantanen to hammer one-timers from the left flank remains a question to be answered.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
He was actually supposed to start on Saturday against the Rays, but left flank soreness bumped him to Tuesday and set up the duel with King.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
Verb
Here, designer Lila Malone centered the entertaining-worthy spot with a classic sofa, then flanked it with two pairs of twin chairs.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
That prompted laughter from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Vice President Vance, who flanked Trump in the Oval Office following an announcement about a trade agreement with the United Kingdom.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flank
Noun
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Dump the mixture into your baking dish and press around the pan until there's a 1/2-inch edge on all sides.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2025
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From here, slowly move the ball in an arch toward your right side. 4.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Not much of a surprise since Bondi, before joining Team Trump, was a lobbyist in a firm charging Qatar $115,000 per month to represent that country’s interests in Washington.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Elle has no relation to a third film in the franchise (following the 2003 sequel Red, White & Blonde), which has been in development since 2018, with Mindy Kaling joining as a screenwriter in 2020.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The primary bedroom, also with outdoor access, is adjoined by a bathroom with a funky blue-tiled shower.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
5 May 2025
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Alternatively, the Queen’s University grounds, Ulster Museum and adjoining Botanic Gardens provide a quieter, more reflective experience and are easily reached from the city center.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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One touching on the many things that have arrested me over the years and still hold my attention (a peculiar mixture of subjects ranging from the origins of Central Park to Proust’s erotic obsession with rats).—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
14 May 2025
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Convergence touches everything — process, tech, roles, working groups, and more.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The Unconscious Impact On Business The study also emphasizes the unconscious biases surrounding accents.—
Michael Shooster,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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This is largely because of the general resentment surrounding Paul, not because of his heelish actions inside the ring, but because of his controversial actions outside of it.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Still, there are so many exceptional properties lining the coast, including neighboring Antibes and the iconic Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, that the options are endless.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Lake Tahoe Compound In classic Zuckerberg fashion, the billionaire rapidly scooped up two neighboring estates totaling about 10 acres on the pristine west shore of the lake —one in December 2018 for $22 million and the other just a few weeks later for $37 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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“Flank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flank. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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