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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
Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Executives at Fox News hope to create the notion that there is a single, broad American audience and that its anchors can speak to it.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025
Travis Scott, who was slated to anchor the Saturday bill in 2020, was given this Saturday instead.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Perry is expected to face former television news anchor Janelle Stelson.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Executives at Fox News hope to create the notion that there is a single, broad American audience and that its anchors can speak to it.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
Outdoor kitchens have shifted from accessory to anchor.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025
Travis Scott, who was slated to anchor the Saturday bill in 2020, was given this Saturday instead.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchor
Noun
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These are the mission-critical applications and platforms that form the backbone of your operations.—
Tomás O’Leary,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The multilateral framework painstakingly built since World War II—with the World Trade Organization as its backbone —is being systematically undermined.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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How to fix cable connection issues Check all cables and cords to make sure they are fastened properly.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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Ramps, sometimes called wild garlic or spring onions, have two, flat, broad green leaves about 10 inches tall, beneath which are white stalks fastened to small light-colored bulbs under the soil.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Grunt, Nova Group CEO, lands the accolade for work on the Voyo streaming and on-demand platform.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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Book-to-screen adaptations can land a beloved book's story in tumultuous waters.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Those pillars don’t change, but AI will influence how they are built.—
Hunter McMahon,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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As the Biden administration made student loan forgiveness a pillar of its Department of Education, nearly 4 million borrowers collectively saw at least $140 billion in student loan debt canceled in 2024, according to Experian.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The last time the teams met, in Columbus in October 2024, Messi scored two goals to lead Miami to a 3-2 victory that secured the Supporters Shield.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Spartans finished fourth in the session, but secured a No. 6 final ranking, their highest in program history.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Sens were docked a future first-round pick during the 2023-24 season.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Ten of those ships departed from, or docked in, Florida or both.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The distraught relative quickly left the scene, declining to talk with reporters.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
23 Apr. 2025
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In a follow-up meeting with financial reporters, Bessent said de-escalation with China is a priority but the two countries’ leaders are not in talks, and a deal cannot be negotiated with underlings.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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In the current era, in which every bedrock element of the media business is in flux, however, even mainstays are being torn up at the roots.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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While cutting back on salt intake has long been a mainstay in treating high blood pressure, new research suggests that upping potassium intake might have a greater effect.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Anchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchor. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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