as in to evade
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Recent Examples of outflank
Here’s how this dynamic duo outflanked Denver without anyone noticing.
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Mike Sando,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
Some have taken to local stations in a bid to outflank rights that bar other advertisers in a particular category from the national stage.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
The metal skyrocketed 150% in 2025, outflanking the record surge in gold.
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Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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.
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outflank
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
Some have taken to local stations in a bid to outflank rights that bar other advertisers in a particular category from the national stage.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
The metal skyrocketed 150% in 2025, outflanking the record surge in gold.
—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outflank
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The suspect, 30‑year‑old Trevion Mark of Fort Worth, was arrested nearby without incident and charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle, according to DPS.
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Mark was charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle and booked into the Tarrant County Jail.
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Other methods to reduce the harm from sweltering temperatures include more breaks and flexible shifts so workers can avoid the midday sun, according to the WHO.
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While the morning may feel personal — especially if someone questions your judgment, appearance or direction — avoid treating their feedback (or silence) as rejection.
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In addition to a felony charge of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer in a motor vehicle, the man also faces a misdemeanor battery charge, according to online Ada County Jail records.
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Willy Adames reached on a double that eluded left fielder Tyler Soderstrom, then Adams scored on a hit by Matt Chapman, who tried in vain to stretch it into a double and inadvertently stomped on the right hand of shortstop Zack Gelof.
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If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
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At the same time, East Florida's population was growing as British loyalists fled Georgia and the Carolinas to escape harassment from supporters of independence.
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Continue reading … POLITICS HEARTLAND HERO — Patriotic woman fills void after Dem gov shuns America's 250th birthday bash.
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The tech trade hit a rocky patch last month, with the group sliding 3% as traders shunned software names and the Magnificent Seven .
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Kainerugaba’s associates describe him as a dedicated military officer who often eschews ostentatious displays of wealth.
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Orton, who began as a folk/trip-hop musician 30 years ago on debut record Trailer Park, has held onto the melancholia of her early music, but largely eschewed the electronic dance beats that defined her work.
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Hernández said Rossi Ydrogo had just called his brother in Caracas 20 minutes before the earth started to shake.
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In Venezuela, rescue teams have been racing against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble after two powerful earthquakes shook the northern state of La Guaira last Wednesday.
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Former Republican Secretary of State and election law attorney Scott Gessler, who represented plaintiffs in court, says Democrats tried to circumvent the constitution by bringing two separate but interdependent measures.
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Meanwhile, Chinese manufacturers are strategically building plants in Europe to circumvent potential tariffs and secure their market presence.
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“Outflank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outflank. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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