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
The figure would be flanked up top by two eagles and guarded at the base by four lions — all gilded.
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
That figure would be flanked up top by two eagles and guarded at the base by four lions — all gilded.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
That moment, over a quarter of a century in the making, came in December 2025 when Tiffani McInnis—flanked by supporters—faced her mother's killer in a courtroom.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The glittering jewel from her husband-to-be, Prince Philip, featured a 3-carat diamond with a timeless setting—five accent diamonds flanked the central stone on either side.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Gabbana, 63, took his customary bow at the fashion house's last runway show in February, flanked by Dolce, with the designers' longtime muse pop superstar Madonna, as a front-row guest.
—Reuters, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Using the HistoPad, visitors fly down a dirt road flanked by wooden snake rail fences to the intersection of Trade and Tryon streets.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Their gorgeous beige-and-brown leopard-print pony skin upper is flanked by the brand’s signature star and a swerve in anthracite metallic leather — on dove-gray suede —set off with orange laces.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Surrounded by family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in June 1988, the young princes flanked their grandfather at the Trooping the Colour parade.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
That figure would be flanked up top by two eagles and guarded at the base by four lions — all gilded.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
That moment, over a quarter of a century in the making, came in December 2025 when Tiffani McInnis—flanked by supporters—faced her mother's killer in a courtroom.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The glittering jewel from her husband-to-be, Prince Philip, featured a 3-carat diamond with a timeless setting—five accent diamonds flanked the central stone on either side.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Gabbana, 63, took his customary bow at the fashion house's last runway show in February, flanked by Dolce, with the designers' longtime muse pop superstar Madonna, as a front-row guest.
—Reuters, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Using the HistoPad, visitors fly down a dirt road flanked by wooden snake rail fences to the intersection of Trade and Tryon streets.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Their gorgeous beige-and-brown leopard-print pony skin upper is flanked by the brand’s signature star and a swerve in anthracite metallic leather — on dove-gray suede —set off with orange laces.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Surrounded by family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in June 1988, the young princes flanked their grandfather at the Trooping the Colour parade.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 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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The mayor was joined by City Council members Adrian Nazarian and Imelda Padilla, as well as environmental advocates.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Most of the students wore collared shirts and slacks; the one female student who joined, Theresa Boyle, who lives in an apartment building across the street, wore a light-blue dress and a small cross necklace.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Where the hill of Fiesole begins to climb, but still in Florence, that’s where the quiet idyll of Il Salviatino begins, a 15th-century villa surrounded by a 13-acre park just 10 minutes away from the Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore) and a 25-minute ride from the airport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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If your lawn is surrounded by weeds, gophers may be attracted to the area, dining on the roots of the weeds on the way to your lawn.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Zachary was a cherished friend whose kindness and spirit touched everyone who knew him.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Although disaster struck in the Stars’ final game last spring, when Edmonton touched Oettinger for two goals on two shots in Game 5 of their playoff series, and the goalie was lifted after just seven minutes.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Flanked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flanked. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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