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
Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2024
Many Israelis interpreted the cabinet vote as Netanyahu deciding to destroy the possibility of a deal, indicating his preference for continued war in Gaza as a way to maintain the support of the government’s far-right flank.
—Mairav Zonszein, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2024
Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
Cornyn was flanked by several supporters carrying signs from the campaigns of former President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, both Republicans who are seeking to return to Washington.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
To protect his flank, Netanyahu recently lured an old rival—Gideon Saar, Israel’s former justice minister—into his coalition.
—Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2024
Many Israelis interpreted the cabinet vote as Netanyahu deciding to destroy the possibility of a deal, indicating his preference for continued war in Gaza as a way to maintain the support of the government’s far-right flank.
—Mairav Zonszein, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2024
Verb
She was flanked by the Oakland County sheriff on one side and the Oakland County prosecutor on the other, as well as by a dozen key detectives and assistant prosecutors involved in the case.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
Cornyn was flanked by several supporters carrying signs from the campaigns of former President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, both Republicans who are seeking to return to Washington.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flank
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Give them a minute to reinflate on the other side, then hang up your items to let the wrinkles fall out.David Pierce, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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Up and down, side to side, no end, no beginning, no thrills, just motion sickness.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Texas joined the Southeastern Conference this season while Arizona State now calls the Big 12 its home.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Randall joined Noah in 2021, helping the company produce and deliver a number of projects.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Plans also call for a private development adjoining the market, although specific details were not discussed on Monday.Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2024
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Some shots flew into a next-door neighbor’s adjoining apartment.Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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Being with those Colin touched, hearing their memories of him and sharing my own gave us all solace.Simone Talma Flowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This War Has Been Raging On For Over 120 Years Argentine ants first touched American shores in the 1890s, likely hitching a ride on a trading vessel from Argentina.Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Depending on the location, a fibroma may compress surrounding structures.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
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When the historic Chichele Presidential Lodge reopens in South Luangwa National Park after a refurbishment in March 2025, guests staying in each of the 10 suites will have endless views of the surrounding plains.Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
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The issue is similar to the worker deaths in neighboring Qatar, which hosted the 2022 World Cup and built new stadiums with the help of migrant labor.Reuters, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Although not as volatile as the race in the neighboring 45th district, the two candidates traded barbs all cycle, each trying to link the other to unpopular politicians from their respective parties.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Flank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flank. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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