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
Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
The resort, along Mt. Hood’s southern flank, offers a little something for everyone, including gentle beginner runs and advanced glacier skiing.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
Tim Botos, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The queue leading down into the theater weaves through the roots of the Tree of Life, and the carvings continue to be stunning (and sometimes flanked by waterfalls).
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Senators now use a diamond formation on the penalty kill, with a forward high up on the blue line, one defenceman in front of the net and two players along the flanks.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
The resort, along Mt. Hood’s southern flank, offers a little something for everyone, including gentle beginner runs and advanced glacier skiing.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
Verb
Mom, artist, professor and a nod to Kevorkian In a photo from the trip, Trish is flanked by Reed and Jud.
—Tim Botos, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The queue leading down into the theater weaves through the roots of the Tree of Life, and the carvings continue to be stunning (and sometimes flanked by waterfalls).
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flank
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In track & field, the St. Cloud Invite was won by the host Bulldogs on the girls side, and Ocoee for the boys.—
Steve Gorches,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Broncos have been on the wrong side of many final-minute road losses this season.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Veteran left-handed pitcher José Quintana is joining the Milwaukee Brewers on a one-year, $4.25 million deal with $1 million in potential bonuses, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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The goal is to inspire brands beyond CeraVe and LaRoche-Posay to join the movement, as well.—
Faye Brookman,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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Clearwater Analytics is an investment accounting, reporting and analytics software company headquartered in a nine-story building adjoining the Grove Plaza at 777 W. Main St. in Boise.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Feb. 2025
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The two homes do not immediately adjoin Loyola’s campus.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Novelty, touch me surfaces, remarkable rich and playful colors livened up our buying prospects for fall.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025
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Brody briefly touched on the kiss while reflecting on his Oscar win during a 2015 interview with Vanity Fair.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Redefining the classic dude ranch aesthetic, The Lodge at Blue Sky is a family-friendly modern playground — think sleek structures and luxurious guest rooms seamlessly built into the land, floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the surrounding mountains and an infinity pool.—
Elycia Rubin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said at least 100 people were arrested in Chicago and the surrounding area.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Nine cases have been reported in neighboring New Mexico.—
Sara Moniuszko,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Since mid-January, 124 cases of measles have been reported in the South Plains region of Texas, and 9 cases in neighboring New Mexico.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Flank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flank. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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