1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of anchor
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
On the day a New York Times’ travel reporter is scheduled to drop anchor in Widow’s Bay, forces are conspiring to ruin his trip.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Decisions are anchored in data rather than sentiment.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for anchor
Noun
And, Mr Speaker, for many here – and for myself – the Christian faith is a firm anchor and daily inspiration that guides us not only personally, but together as members of our community.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
On the day a New York Times’ travel reporter is scheduled to drop anchor in Widow’s Bay, forces are conspiring to ruin his trip.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Equally alluring is Taylor’s aptly named All-Star Band, which is anchored by drum great Steve Gadd.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Decisions are anchored in data rather than sentiment.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for anchor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchor
Noun
-
The veteran newscaster and five-time Peabody Award winner joined 60 Minutes in 1989.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Apr. 2026
-
Ted Knight played newscaster Ted Baxter, anchor of Six O'Clock News.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Some backbone and detail on issues such as water, immigration and the role of money in politics could help elevate the conversation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Cotton is the backbone of Levi’s business.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
At the moment of the attack, the patrol was monitoring a black rhino and tracking the animal through a GPS device fastened to its ankle.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
-
At the moment of the attack, the patrol was monitoring a black rhino through a GPS device fastened to the animal’s ankle.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
July 23 – August 22 Your ideas are landing, and the right people are paying attention.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
-
Leo July 23 – August 22 Your ideas are landing, and the right people are paying attention.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
British broadcaster Helena Chard told Fox News Digital the couple is expected to celebrate privately, likely outdoors with their children.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
-
Introducing Queen Camilla, broadcaster and literacy advocate Jenna Bush Hager highlighted her work in promoting book access and reading.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Downriver from the Shoshone Falls are the Pillar Falls, a low waterfall split by rock pillars.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
-
As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Pittsburgh got aggressive to nab a solid Plan B at receiver (Alabama’s Germie Bernard), generated buzz with a project quarterback (Drew Allar) for Mike McCarthy to develop, and finished the night by trading up to secure a fan-favorite, Iowa guard Gennings Dunker, who potentially fills a major need.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
-
The curators Christine Riding and Lucy Bamford have brought together ten canvases that were originally shown in London between 1765 and 1773—the pieces thanks to which, during his mid-thirties, the North Midlands artist first secured a national reputation.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Instead of going near the moon, the mission will serve as a test flight in which a new crew of astronauts aboard an Orion capsule will dock in Earth orbit with at least one of the commercial lunar landers being developed by SpaceX and Blue Origin.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
-
This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Anchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchor. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
