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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
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
John Dickerson, one of those anchors, hosts a streaming half hour after the linear broadcast is done.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 May 2025
Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
Combining a human touch with tech and data enables brands to gain insights and creative solutions anchored in real-world variables, such as shifting customer expectations and the importance of their reputation.
—Scott Wang, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Noun
One of those restaurants, Chef Geoff's, is owned by Geoff Tracy, the husband of CBS News anchor and former vice presidential debate co-moderator Norah O'Donnell.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
John Dickerson, one of those anchors, hosts a streaming half hour after the linear broadcast is done.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 May 2025
Verb
Over some 15 years, Ruth and Lily form an intimate, unshakable bond, anchored by their domestic routines and mutual affection.
—Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
Combining a human touch with tech and data enables brands to gain insights and creative solutions anchored in real-world variables, such as shifting customer expectations and the importance of their reputation.
—Scott Wang, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchor
Noun
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For generations, these towns in the Ohio River Valley were the backbone of American industry.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Now, Dean has become the backbone of the restaurant as its general manager, Maria said.—
Katie Black,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Beech and oak logs felled in the Morvan Forest were fastened together and floated along the Yonne, then up the Seine to fuel the fires of the growing population of Paris.—
Rachel Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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Similar to how ropes push materials into the back of the human printer, wires fastened to a cap on Mickey’s head transmit memory data.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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The $500 million expansion fee paid by the ownership group led by Mohamed Mansour and the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, blew away the previous MLS record of $325 million paid by David Tepper to land Charlotte FC.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Morro Bay State Park was the only SLO County destination to land on the list.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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According to its website, Heartland Forward has a goal of generating $500 million of economic impact for the middle states by 2030 through a focus on four pillars: innovation and entrepreneurship, talent pipelines, health and wellness, and regional competitiveness.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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On the right side wall, an image of twin rebar pillars jutting up toward a brilliant cerulean sky is interrupted by the trace of hardly discernible letters and numbers.—
Tara Anne Dalbow,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Projecting power through expensive construction projects can also be a strategy for leaders seeking to secure their own hold on power.—
Ashley Gardini,
JSTOR Daily,
13 May 2025
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The city’s priorities include getting out of the business of owning a stadium, securing the Angels in Anaheim for decades to come, generating tax revenue from a ballpark village atop the parking lot, and adding sorely needed housing within any development.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The last tariff-free ships — those on the water when the tariffs were announced — have almost all docked, and the first ships with goods that will be subject to tariffs are arriving at the ports.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
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Each time an audience member so much as sniggers or sneezes, money is docked from a prize pot of £250,000 ($330,000), the slightest noise costing them up to £10,000 ($13,000) each time.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Officials have not ruled out terrorism, Lt. William Hutchinson told reporters at the scene, adding that there appears to be one fatality.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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They are joined by dozens of reporters writing about the effects on everyday people.—
Ian Austen,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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La Brigada de Oro has been a mainstay at Geodis Park ever since.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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The winery’s namesake Pray Tell Gamay has been a mainstay since 2017.—
Emily Bloch,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 May 2025
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“Anchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchor. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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