coanchor

noun

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co·an·chor | \ ˈkō-ˌaŋ-kər

variants: or co-anchor

plural coanchors or co-anchors

Definition of coanchor

: a newscaster who shares the duties of anchoring a news broadcast The scene segues to a discussion between the program's coanchors and a bioethicist.— Michael Wolfert She had been with the show since 1984 and was rumored as a candidate to succeed Dan Rather, the anchorman of the CBS Evening News, or to join him as a co-anchor of the nightly newscast. — The Wall Street Journal

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coanchor or co-anchor transitive verb coanchored or co-anchored; coanchoring or co-anchoring

… I was called to New York on a few hours' notice to co-anchor the show with Bob Schieffer. — Terence Smith

Examples of coanchor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In a talk with Good Morning America coanchor Robin Roberts, Kardashian opens up about the relationship, which has become the topic of many social media conversations—and West's fury. — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Apr. 2022 But a clue during Monday’s night episode, which was guest hosted by Today show coanchor Savannah Guthrie, wound up offending some viewers at home. — Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 22 June 2021 But the third hour Today show coanchor didn’t let this setback throw off his commitment to movement. — Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 22 Jan. 2022 In a recent TikTok, which was also posted to the Today with Hoda and Jenna Instagram page, the Today show coanchor was joined by fellow cohost Jenna Bush Hager to share a fun confession. — Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 18 Aug. 2021 With football season officially underway, the 49-year-old Good Morning America coanchor couldn’t help but go down memory lane. — Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 5 Oct. 2021 For years, fans have flipped on the TV in the morning to hear the latest headlines from Today show coanchor Hoda Kotb. — Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 15 Oct. 2021 On Sunday, the 57-year-old Today show coanchor gave her Instagram followers a glimpse of how her family spent their weekend together. — Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 21 Sep. 2021 Good Morning America fans, coanchor Michael Strahan will continue greeting you during weekday mornings for the next few years. — Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 24 Sep. 2021 See More

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