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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
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 June 2025
With this new venture, the anchor is charging full steam ahead and not worrying about how to decompress from the constant news cycle.
—Stephanie Guerilus, People.com, 2 June 2025
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
Indiana will continue pushing at a breakneck pace, with Haliburton anchoring the sprint circuit.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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Noun
The promo also features longtime anchor Lara Spencer, with her daughter and dogs; weather guru Ginger Zee, visiting a local farmer’s market; Will Reeve with his wife; Rebecca Jarvis with her family; and veteran weather correspondent Sam Champion.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 June 2025
With this new venture, the anchor is charging full steam ahead and not worrying about how to decompress from the constant news cycle.
—Stephanie Guerilus, People.com, 2 June 2025
Verb
The ensemble was anchored by pink thigh-high Stuart Weitzman boots, fully covered in tonal rhinestones.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
Indiana will continue pushing at a breakneck pace, with Haliburton anchoring the sprint circuit.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchor
Noun
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But the right one serves as your operational backbone.—
Kristin Russel,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Maintain the goaltending edge Sergei Bobrovsky has been the backbone for this Florida team all playoffs.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The new script must inform passengers to remain seated with seat belts fastened until the plane reaches its final stop and explicitly state that violations will be reported.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The glossy leather design featured a central strap running from toe to ankle, fastened at the sides with a buckle.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Verb
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The Mavericks' remarkable reversal of fortune When the NBA draft lottery arrived on May 12, Dallas had a 1.8 percent chance of landing the No. 1 pick.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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For btf, landing a drama show with the streamer was a big deal.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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While education and health have long been pillars of their work, sustainability is a newer, but increasingly vital, focus for the Foundation.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Durability and dominance are the twin pillars of pitching greatness.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Despite not having a body, prosecutors secured a conviction in Woodward's case on March 16, 2020.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
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Building on the success of its 4K re-release of Akira in 2023 across 12 countries, POM Anime has secured theatrical rights in eight new territories, expanding into the Nordics and Baltics.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
Verb
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There have also been damaging boat fires in other parts of South Florida, the most recent a blaze that ended up burning up six boats, including a 90-foot vessel, at a Sunny Isles Beach condominium dock early Friday morning.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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The last Indian citizen in space was Rakesh Sharma, who was aboard another Soyuz, which docked with Russia’s Salyut 7 space station in 1984.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Peter Navarro, Trump’s top trade adviser, told reporters Thursday that the Administration will still find a way to implement the tariffs regardless of the court ruling on Trump’s use of emergency powers.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 14, 2025.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Kelly has been a mainstay in the lineup for the North Stars all season, but one thing had eluded him until his first career postseason at-bat.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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While fluffy pillows and supportive mattresses are mainstays, linens should be swapped when the seasons change.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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“Anchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchor. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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