as in sides
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 adjoins
to be adjacent to
the guards flank the center on a football team's offensive line
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Recent Examples of flanks
Nick Miller, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
By striking Ukraine’s flanks and using fiber-optic drones to pressure logistical supply routes, Moscow was eventually able to push Kyiv out after months of intense fighting.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
While that was neat, ports on the flanks of the laptop are simply more accessible than those on the back, negating the need for helpful icons in the first place.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Her six-hour procedure in March included a breast lift and augmentation, a tummy tuck and liposuction of the flanks.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The other man was wounded in both flanks and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and pronounced dead, police said.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The Rapids have preferred attacking outside backs to pair with talented wingers to facilitate offense on the flanks.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
The groups that breached Ukrainian lines this time can still be eliminated, but the danger grows if Russia manages to expand the flanks and bring in more troops and equipment before that happens, Askola added.
—Brendan Cole
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
After their summer splurge, Forest now have Hudson-Odoi, Dan Ndoye, Dilane Bakwa, James McAtee, Omari Hutchinson, and, at a push, Arnaud Kalimuendo available for the flanks.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
By striking Ukraine’s flanks and using fiber-optic drones to pressure logistical supply routes, Moscow was eventually able to push Kyiv out after months of intense fighting.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
While that was neat, ports on the flanks of the laptop are simply more accessible than those on the back, negating the need for helpful icons in the first place.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Her six-hour procedure in March included a breast lift and augmentation, a tummy tuck and liposuction of the flanks.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The other man was wounded in both flanks and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and pronounced dead, police said.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The Rapids have preferred attacking outside backs to pair with talented wingers to facilitate offense on the flanks.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
The groups that breached Ukrainian lines this time can still be eliminated, but the danger grows if Russia manages to expand the flanks and bring in more troops and equipment before that happens, Askola added.
—Brendan Cole
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
But Hawley flanks the familiar creature from the movies with a variety of new monsters that get unleashed in the Maginot crash.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flanks
Noun
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The two stuck close to each other's sides while posing for the cameras, even deciding to share a smooch to celebrate the exciting night.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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As a leader who’s seen both sides, what lessons of your life or political office shape Helsinki's welfare policies today?—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Grab Afternoon Tea Stop into Heritage Bakery & Cafe, a cozy spot that adjoins Harrisonburg's welcome center, to delight in whimsical refreshments served on delicate china.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Then, Molly Odintz joins Drew to chat with Max Booth III about Ghoulish Books in San Antonio getting harassed by MAGA types for a saucy chalkboard and, more broadly, about the state of horror in these horrifying times.—
The Lit Hub Podcast,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Come December, Netflix joins the party, with plans starting at $8.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The concept touches on many of the topics driving political debate across the United States, from criminal justice reform and diversity, equity, and inclusion to affirmative action and immigration.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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These touches not only boost revenue but also reduce manual effort.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Kaufman-esque sequence that chases an ever-balding Mike through his movie roles and towards his destiny is great fun to watch, but ultimately calls our attention to the relative torpor that surrounds it.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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The collapse continues until a luminous sphere surrounds a dense core that is hot enough to sustain nuclear fusion.—
Luke Keller,
Space.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Flanks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flanks. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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