as in to evade
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Recent Examples of outflank
Jenrick covets Badenoch’s job—and his plan to win it relies on outflanking her on crime and immigration.
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Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
After outflanking the gunmen sent to kill them at the diner, Mike, Ian, and Kyle beat and torture one in order to ascertain Callahan's whereabouts.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025
As of today, the network’s steps have largely seemed like minor extensions of its TV product, rather than the big swings needed to outflank its new rivals in digital, who command similar reach but can act nimbly — and don’t need to run a 24-hour cable broadcast on the side.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 17 Nov. 2025
In The Mayor of Casterbridge, his 1886 novel about a man who attempts to outflank the great error of his past, the English writer Thomas Hardy offers an interpersonal version of the geopolitical misconstructions Westad articulates.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
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Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
After outflanking the gunmen sent to kill them at the diner, Mike, Ian, and Kyle beat and torture one in order to ascertain Callahan's whereabouts.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025
As of today, the network’s steps have largely seemed like minor extensions of its TV product, rather than the big swings needed to outflank its new rivals in digital, who command similar reach but can act nimbly — and don’t need to run a 24-hour cable broadcast on the side.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 17 Nov. 2025
In The Mayor of Casterbridge, his 1886 novel about a man who attempts to outflank the great error of his past, the English writer Thomas Hardy offers an interpersonal version of the geopolitical misconstructions Westad articulates.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outflank
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In the 72nd minute, Dudinha, who finished with two assists, stole the ball from Chicago and passed it to Barcenas, who, while moving to her left, delivered a brilliant backheel to her right to evade two defenders.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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To evade interference from electronic jammers, both militaries launch drones attached to miles-long spools of fiber-optic wire - leaving behind a digital spider's web.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The state transportation agency said drivers should avoid the area or use alternate routes.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Texas Rangers avoided a complete meltdown to earn their first victory of the season, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in 10 innings Saturday at Philadelphia.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, the Philadelphia Phillies will begin their quest for a World Series title that has eluded them for nearly two decades.—
Pat Gallen,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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His shot from deep on the far right side eluded goalie Karel Vejmelka.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Fortunately, fire crews only had to focus on getting the fire out as the two families were able to escape on their own.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Chesney had escaped from an outside enclosure on March 25, after being frightened by some unknown barking dogs.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Apple Cinemas decided to shun the center after initially showing interest.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Critics argue the policy change falls short, as members who accept donor blood in medical emergencies could face shunning from the faith community.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Dillon and Crossman eschewed bulkier, if more historically accurate, spacesuits, departing from the Andy Weir novel.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some of the Prairieland defendants reportedly eschewed guns.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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From Monday to Friday, the reception area will serve as a nutrition center for athletes, offering smoothies, protein shakes, granola and anything else an athlete could need.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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After an accidental explosion in a West Village bomb factory killed three Weathermen, those who survived, shaken by their friends’ deaths, swore off deadly violence.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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The order distorts the constitutional amendment process by attempting to use executive power to circumvent the amendment requirements that would necessitate state approval.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Privacy advocates argue the practice circumvents the Fourth Amendment and is contrary to a 2015 law that bars federal agencies from collecting bulk data on Americans.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Outflank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outflank. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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