FLANK Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈflaŋk

Definition of flank

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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verb

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

Noun

The new study instead places particular emphasis on a continent-scale rift-flank escarpment formed during Rodinia’s breakup. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 An 18-year-old man suffered a wound to the right flank, and was also taken in critical condition to the same hospital. — Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Verb

In Vance, the movement has a prominent and influential figurehead, flanked by leaders such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Missouri Senator Josh Hawley, and the media personality Tucker Carlson. — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026 Persistent cheers emanated from outside the locker room, where kids flanked the ramp to see the Ravens take the practice field. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flank

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flank

Noun

Several other wagons used during the days of the cattle drives, including a buckboard and mail wagon, are lined up on either side.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
The 28-year-old spent the second half of last campaign on loan at West Ham United, starting 14 league games for the side.

— Sam Joseph, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of side

Verb

Martin, 22, joined the Pride ahead of the 2026 season after signing her first professional contract with the club in January following a standout collegiate career at Georgetown University.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Volunteers rush to save livestock and help Ranchers For the past 48 hours, Garrett Duvall and the Rancher's Navy have been moving through the burn zone, joining dozens of volunteers and crews trying to save livestock and help ranchers recover.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of join

Verb

Nearby, a dining area topped with a Noguchi light fixture adjoins a sleek matte black and brass-accented kitchen, which has an expansive island that seats five, integrated appliances, and a walk-in pantry.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Undeterred, the three friends bought the hotel and adjoining property for $3 million and have since spent over $10 million on renovations and redesign.

— Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjoin

Verb

Anna Watson’s lighting keeps much of the house just dim enough to make the imagination dangerous, while Tony winner Gareth Fry’s sound design surrounds the audience with ominous noises whose sources aren’t always immediately clear.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Urban said the film was born out of the gap between cultural expectations surrounding motherhood and her own experience after becoming a parent.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of surround

Verb

Her team said they were touched by the idea and are open to continuing the conversation, according to Lee.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 Aug. 2026
Chinese cars are effectively banned in the United States through steep tariffs and regulatory restrictions, but that doesn’t apply to everything China touches in the auto industry.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of touch

Verb

In early 2026, satellite images revealed Akinci drones deployed in southern Egypt for executing strikes against the Rapid Support Forces fighting in the bloody civil war in neighboring Sudan.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Crews continue to battle the Ross Fire in neighboring Jack County as well.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

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