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as in newscaster
one who reads and introduces news reports on a news program
the news anchor coordinated the reports of the correspondents from around the state
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as in backbone
something or someone to which one looks for support
my best friend has been my anchor throughout this crisis
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as in to fasten
to put securely in place or in a desired position
used ropes and sandbags to anchor the hot-air balloon to the ground
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Recent Examples of anchor
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
The focus now is on how to get energy back into the aging shopping plaza — several of its larger anchors, including Michael’s, Party City and Big Lots, have closed — without going forward full bore on the overall city hub plan, which would have connected both sides of Oso Creek with the center.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
In the exhibit, Pradier-Jeauneau introduced his namesake furniture line with a hefty, sculptural sofa, upholstered in Élitis mohair, anchoring the collection.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The American remake will transpose the story to the United States, most likely in a small town; and will flesh out the character of Andrea’s mother, Teresa Manes, whose unique relationship with her son is one of the film’s emotional anchors.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
The focus now is on how to get energy back into the aging shopping plaza — several of its larger anchors, including Michael’s, Party City and Big Lots, have closed — without going forward full bore on the overall city hub plan, which would have connected both sides of Oso Creek with the center.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
Scheffler’s Ryder Cup record stands at 2–2–3, but this time, he’s expected to anchor both foursomes and fourball pairings, likely alongside veterans like Cantlay or Morikawa.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
In the exhibit, Pradier-Jeauneau introduced his namesake furniture line with a hefty, sculptural sofa, upholstered in Élitis mohair, anchoring the collection.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchor
Noun
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In 2004, Turner became news director, reporter, and newscaster with the Minnesota News Network.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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Smith read for a few different roles — Joey's sister's boyfriend, Bodie, as well as Dawson's film teacher, Tamara Jacobs' boyfriend and newscaster Bob.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Taking the backbone out of a whole chicken makes quick work of a roast chicken dinner.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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This insight now forms the backbone of B1G1, a platform that enables businesses of all sizes to create positive social and environmental impact through everyday transactions.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Anna fastened her meaning on Vronsky; Levin fastens his meaning on the land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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The brooch was eventually fastened to an even more extravagant necklace, featuring 16 Colombian emeralds set between diamond quatrefoils.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Altuve’s latest landed inside the left-field foul line, breathing life into a ballpark silenced for so much of this seismic series.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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As a result, instead of landing directly on the asteroid, space entrepreneurs are looking at ways to harvest the precious metals within asteroids without getting so close to the objects.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What is the one thing (the collapse of a broadcaster, a rule change, et cetera) that could burst the Premier League balloon?—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Harold Camping’s Judgment Day (2011) Harold Camping, a Christian radio broadcaster, predicted the rapture on May 21, 2011, and later revised it to October 21, 2011.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Every venue on this tour is an historic jewel from some two to five hundred years ago, and the Paradiso is adorned with ornate crown molding, white pillars, and arched balconies.—
Jonathan Terrell,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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The concrete pillars are less than 2 feet above ground, and are 3 feet wide, but go down 80 feet into the earth.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Claiming the top seed and securing a bye would be huge for the Blue Jays in their quest for a World Series.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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Seattle’s victory secured the season series between the teams, giving it the tiebreaker over Houston.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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During my visit, my group shared the tiny beach with an unguided couple who had likely come from a yacht docked off the island coast.—
Robert Annis,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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When the ship docked on the island of Bonaire, Collins disembarked and did not return.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Anchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchor. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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