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as in newscasters
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 backbones
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 secures
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 anchors
Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Alumnae have become actors, anchors, authors and more.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 14 May 2026
There's a pocket for wall anchors and other nonmagnetic pieces.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Across its news programs on television, digital and streaming, the award-winning team of anchors and correspondents delivers the latest breaking news, on-the-ground reporting and in-depth analysis on the most important issues impacting Latinos.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 May 2026
But even among the anchors that aren’t contemplating leaving TV for YouTube, the attraction of digital media is too irresistible to ignore.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Sunlight within 30 minutes of waking anchors the suprachiasmatic nucleus and helps regulate CAR intensity over time.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Unlike traditional systems that are anchored directly to the seabed, this platform is held in place by nine suction anchors.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
When a Republican says something foolish, network anchors react like a gator just crawled into the studio wearing a MAGA hat.
—Larry Clifton, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
On the upper level, a linear gas fireplace anchors the primary suite.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
ArtYard, a contemporary arts center with an ever-surprising lineup of exhibits and events, anchors the town’s cultural scene.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Fox News anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum came out to represent the news side of the brand.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 May 2026
And seeing as how Tirico anchors a broadcast in which the average 30-second commercial unit costs more than $1 million, NBC Sports’ jack of all trades should probably just host the network’s May 11 presentation from his home in Ann Arbor.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Built of brick and stone, the inn anchors one of Indiana's oldest state parks.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Marissa anchors the show but may be an unreliable narrator.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 7 May 2026
The 2017 study landed on just 10 minutes of low-to-moderate stair walking as enough to produce a measurable energy boost, and outdoor walking adds the light exposure that anchors your circadian rhythm.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Noun
For the Kansas test, researchers cut around 40% of the house’s anchors to the ground and hit it again, first with 110 mph, and finally 130 mph.
—Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Alumnae have become actors, anchors, authors and more.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 14 May 2026
There's a pocket for wall anchors and other nonmagnetic pieces.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Across its news programs on television, digital and streaming, the award-winning team of anchors and correspondents delivers the latest breaking news, on-the-ground reporting and in-depth analysis on the most important issues impacting Latinos.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 May 2026
But even among the anchors that aren’t contemplating leaving TV for YouTube, the attraction of digital media is too irresistible to ignore.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Sunlight within 30 minutes of waking anchors the suprachiasmatic nucleus and helps regulate CAR intensity over time.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Unlike traditional systems that are anchored directly to the seabed, this platform is held in place by nine suction anchors.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
When a Republican says something foolish, network anchors react like a gator just crawled into the studio wearing a MAGA hat.
—Larry Clifton, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Verb
Past the frolicking waters of the outdoor fountain that anchors Lincoln Center, beyond the twin Chagall murals hanging 30-feet tall in the Metropolitan Opera House lobby, and behind the stage of one of the nation’s most glittering cultural centers sits a warren of rooms in a concrete labyrinth.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
On the upper level, a linear gas fireplace anchors the primary suite.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
ArtYard, a contemporary arts center with an ever-surprising lineup of exhibits and events, anchors the town’s cultural scene.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Fox News anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum came out to represent the news side of the brand.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 May 2026
And seeing as how Tirico anchors a broadcast in which the average 30-second commercial unit costs more than $1 million, NBC Sports’ jack of all trades should probably just host the network’s May 11 presentation from his home in Ann Arbor.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Built of brick and stone, the inn anchors one of Indiana's oldest state parks.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Marissa anchors the show but may be an unreliable narrator.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 7 May 2026
The 2017 study landed on just 10 minutes of low-to-moderate stair walking as enough to produce a measurable energy boost, and outdoor walking adds the light exposure that anchors your circadian rhythm.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchors
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The group ventriloquized the voices of authority—parents, school principals, cops, military officers, judges, politicians, newscasters, Soviet apparatchiks—and turned them into expressions of mass insanity.—
Andrew Katzenstein,
The New York Review of Books,
19 Mar. 2026
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World-famous newscasters didn't know who Jeffrey Epstein was.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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As songwriters, the Ottavianos usually only needed a metaphor, a single beautiful image, or a fun double entendre to serve as narrative backbones.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
26 Apr. 2026
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There's also a perception that squishy invertebrates — creatures without backbones — weren't formidable enough to join the ranks of top predators.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As for the camper module exterior, Winnebago cages out the alcove face and lower front sides with thick tubular branch guards, wires in a set of floating front auxiliary lights, adds a swing-away full-size spare carrier in back, and secures on under-body aluminum storage lockers.—
C.C. Weiss
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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Plus, the Mary Jane-style strap secures your foot for more comfortable wear.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Verb
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But within the context of ESSENCE Festival, the conversation lands differently.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 May 2026
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The push lands MacFarlane on this year’s Emmy ballot in nine distinct capacities.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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After holding steady last year while commercial broadcasters such as Canal+ and TF1 scaled back, the public broadcaster will reduce its investment in film by €5 million in 2026.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Once broadcasters enter the Pete Maher broadcast booth — named after the longtime, legendary Flames broadcaster — they’re treated to some of the best sight lines in the league for broadcasters.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Joining me to discuss rising production costs, shifts in viewing preferences, and the demise of one of the pillars of late night television is USA TODAY TV Critic Kelly Lawler.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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The library is a one-story brick building with two white pillars up front sticking out like tusks, smooth and thin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Verb
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My favorite detail is the red ribbon on Giovanna’s right shoulder, which fastens her sleeve to her dress and floats over the darkness.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Aquazzura’s signature swirling ankle strap curves upward from the sides of the shoe and fastens the 105mm heel with a slim buckle.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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All of them are asymptomatic to date, and the Spanish health ministry said that when the ship docks in the Canary Islands, the non-Spanish citizens will be repatriated to their countries.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
7 May 2026
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Once the ship docks in the Canary Islands, Spanish authorities will do a full epidemiological investigation on the ship and begin repatriating travelers who are deemed fit to return home.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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“Anchors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchors. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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