as in adjoined
to be adjacent to
the guards flank the center on a football team's offensive line
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Recent Examples of flanked
On Tuesday evening, on the steps of the Capitol, House members made their way down the stairs after casting their votes, some alone, others flanked by staff or trailed by a Hill reporter.
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Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
The altar was flanked by two twelve-foot-high columns of green marble topped by Corinthian capitals supporting a larger, curved pediment, next to which were two oversize American flags set into floor stands.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
After leaving the field at the end of the third, Fried walked into the tunnel leading to the visitors’ clubhouse, flanked by pitching coach Matt Blake, who immediately called down to the bullpen to have Paul Blackburn warm up.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The double-height living room’s floor-to-ceiling fireplace is flanked by French doors leading to the backyard.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
In a romantic nod to Princess Margaret's middle name, Rose, Antony Armstrong-Jones presented his princess with a three-ruby ring, flanked by six smaller diamonds meant to mimic a rosebud, according to Brides.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Artists include bygone, established and emerging ones such as Argentine painter and designer Leonor Fini, who died in 1997, flanked by living names Cecilia Granara, Yves Scherer, Chiara Capellini and Sedef Gali.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
The spa The spa has six treatment rooms and a small wet area with a sauna and steam room, but the real draw is the large pool on the terrace flanked by daybeds.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
State media also broadcast a photograph of Suu Kyi, seated on a wooden bench and flanked by two uniformed personnel – the first public image of her in years.
—CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
The altar was flanked by two twelve-foot-high columns of green marble topped by Corinthian capitals supporting a larger, curved pediment, next to which were two oversize American flags set into floor stands.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
After leaving the field at the end of the third, Fried walked into the tunnel leading to the visitors’ clubhouse, flanked by pitching coach Matt Blake, who immediately called down to the bullpen to have Paul Blackburn warm up.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The double-height living room’s floor-to-ceiling fireplace is flanked by French doors leading to the backyard.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
In a romantic nod to Princess Margaret's middle name, Rose, Antony Armstrong-Jones presented his princess with a three-ruby ring, flanked by six smaller diamonds meant to mimic a rosebud, according to Brides.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Artists include bygone, established and emerging ones such as Argentine painter and designer Leonor Fini, who died in 1997, flanked by living names Cecilia Granara, Yves Scherer, Chiara Capellini and Sedef Gali.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
The spa The spa has six treatment rooms and a small wet area with a sauna and steam room, but the real draw is the large pool on the terrace flanked by daybeds.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
State media also broadcast a photograph of Suu Kyi, seated on a wooden bench and flanked by two uniformed personnel – the first public image of her in years.
—CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flanked
Verb
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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
Verb
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Howden joined seven other players, including Wayne Gretzky, atop the list.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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In an announcement video posted to social media, Martin was joined by characters from Sesame Street and the Muppets, with a cameo from BTS.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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For a romantic base, book the standalone seafront suite at the boutique Hotel Ilio, set above Sant'Andrea Beach and surrounded by gardens.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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It’s mostly surrounded by embassies and law firms, not cafés or galleries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The man kissed and touched his neck and rubbed his genitals against Gilboa-Dalal.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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There’s a vulnerability to being touched by something, to finding something sexy or scary, and Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is filled with a wry but immense compassion for its heroine and her habit of holding up concepts to ward off her own reactions.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
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“Flanked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flanked. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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