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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
Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
The anchors and executive producers of CBS News programming report into Cibrowski, who reports into Paramount TV chief George Cheeks, who reports to Ellison and Jeff Shell.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
While San Francisco can call on Webb, Robbie Ray and Landen Roupp to anchor the rotation, the bullpen is devoid of the same high-leverage arms that excelled in the first half.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Weiss has never run a TV network but will now oversee hundreds of reporters, anchors, and producers.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
The anchors and executive producers of CBS News programming report into Cibrowski, who reports into Paramount TV chief George Cheeks, who reports to Ellison and Jeff Shell.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Trapilo anchored in on the right side, responsible for taking on one of the league’s most ferocious defensive ends in the middle of a dominant performance.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
While San Francisco can call on Webb, Robbie Ray and Landen Roupp to anchor the rotation, the bullpen is devoid of the same high-leverage arms that excelled in the first half.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchor
Noun
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In 2004, Turner became news director, reporter, and newscaster with the Minnesota News Network.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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Smith read for a few different roles — Joey's sister's boyfriend, Bodie, as well as Dawson's film teacher, Tamara Jacobs' boyfriend and newscaster Bob.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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The bacon fat and rendered ham drippings are the backbone of this super simple savory sauce, studded with small pieces of sweet mirepoix and earthy black-eyed peas.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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American historiography of the Civil War would be dominated by the Confederate-friendly into the middle of the twentieth century, providing intellectual backbone for the American version of apartheid.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Anna fastened her meaning on Vronsky; Levin fastens his meaning on the land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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The brooch was eventually fastened to an even more extravagant necklace, featuring 16 Colombian emeralds set between diamond quatrefoils.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Somehow, after the plane landed though before Andrés and Daria reached the taxi stand, Daria’s wallet went missing.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Keiko Agena had small roles on shows like Sister, Sister, Felicity and Beverly Hills, 90210 before landing the role of Rory Gilmore's best friend, Lane.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Before this weekend, Davis, now in his third year as Fox’s lead MLB broadcaster, had never called a Blue Jays game for a national audience.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The hit show has been playing on state broadcaster RAI’s streaming and linear outlets and, subsequently, also on Netflix Italia.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jared Spurgeon and Jonas Brodin have been around for about half of the franchise’s existence — two long-time pillars on the back end.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Van Epps has made his military service a central pillar of his campaign, featuring a Chinook helicopter on his campaign logo.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The substitute ordinance is separate from the process of voting on Johnson's budget, though passage of the ordinance is key to securing the revenue the mayor seeks in his city tax and spending proposal.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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On Boxing Day in 2023, St James’ Park provided the stage for Nuno Espirito Santo to secure a landmark moment early in his tenure.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The brand also introduced the Pixel Tablet in 2023, which acted like a smart display when docked, but this news is the first update about the possibility of a static device in over four years.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Lido 73 The best way to experience Lido 73 is to dock and dine.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Anchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchor. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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