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noun

ˈaŋ-kər How to pronounce anchor (audio)
Definition of anchornext
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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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2
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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anchor

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verb

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

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2
as in to land
to stop at or near a place along the shore we'll anchor at Praia, Cape Verde

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Recent Examples of anchor
Noun
Depending on the route, manufacturers can add protective layers and steel-wire armoring to help the cable withstand demanding conditions, particularly in shallower waters where anchors and fishing equipment pose greater risks. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 And again, at the beginning of the book, Grandmary is such a strong connection for her and an anchor. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
Investors can anchor to $177, the post-earnings pullback low from early August. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 Shipping analysts Ambrey said the IRGC Navy had issued a warning to six vessels anchored around 16 miles (25 kilometers) from the port of Ras al Khaimah in the UAE. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anchor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchor
  1. newscaster
  2. backbone
  3. fasten
  4. land
  5. broadcaster
  6. pillar
  7. secure
  8. dock
Noun
  • This is the second novel written by journalist Vallés, a veteran newscaster who anchors the evening news on Spanish broadcaster Antena 3.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Members of the media were given a walkthrough of Nightmares early Thursday morning, leading to plenty of shrieks from area newscasters.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of newscaster
Noun
  • In the Dodgers’ quest for a third straight World Series title, the rotation is going to have to serve as the backbone.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Cryptography forms the backbone of online encryption, used in web browsers, secure messaging and online banking.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of backbone
Verb
  • Whitney did her own makeup, put on her Nike Cortez sneakers, and fastened an ivory bandana around her head.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
  • That is unwelcome news to Estifanos Dagne and Rahel Estifanos, whose daughter Wongel fell 100 feet to her death in 2021 on the park’s Haunted Mine Drop after workers there failed to notice her seat belt was not fastened.
    — Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of fasten
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  • Extracted launched last year and has been a big hit for Fox, landing 45 million viewers across its first two seasons and already greenlit for ea third.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Pilots from states without diplomatic relations with Israel, such as Oman, are in theory prohibited from landing in Israel.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of land
Noun
  • As such, the broadcaster is also tapping into France’s booming YouTube talent pool to lure the younger demos.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • One example is the hit romance Perfect Crown, made with Korean broadcaster MBC.
    — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
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  • The three pillars of regenerative agriculture Here’s an easy way to picture it.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The collaboration falls during MCM’s 50th anniversary year and serves to reaffirm sport as a pillar of its history.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pillar
Verb
  • Despite increasingly sophisticated tools, the panelists stressed that technology alone will not secure a career.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • If something looks wrong, secure your Facebook account right away.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of secure
Verb
  • On Wednesday, the evening before they were set to dock, the mood seemed far more jovial aboard the ship; sailors were chatting and laughing, some were running a 5K around a deck now free of aircraft.
    — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Prosecutors say workers were paid less than $2 an hour, illegally docked money for housing and denied overtime for working up to 10 hours a day, six days a week.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
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