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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 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
Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
And in 2022, Olsen represented former TV anchor and Republican nominee Kari Lake in her unsuccessful efforts to challenge her loss in the Arizona gubernatorial election to Katie Hobbs, including claims that its electronic voting machines were sabotaged.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Instagram drove Klein’s performance, with global celebrity talent anchoring the brand’s social strategy.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Noun
And, just as important, Estévez became a reliable bullpen anchor.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
And in 2022, Olsen represented former TV anchor and Republican nominee Kari Lake in her unsuccessful efforts to challenge her loss in the Arizona gubernatorial election to Katie Hobbs, including claims that its electronic voting machines were sabotaged.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Opportunistic feeders, grackles have always liked Texas school campuses, bird feeders, hamburger stands, shopping centers anchored by grocery stores and eateries with patios that somehow turn into on-demand grackle buffets.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Instagram drove Klein’s performance, with global celebrity talent anchoring the brand’s social strategy.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchor
Noun
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Most entertaining newscasters in the biz.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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Tessa Thompson toplines as Anna, an Atlanta newscaster who has fallen into a life of reclusivity, until a murder in her nearby hometown sends her back in hopes of finding answers — and returning to her cushy gig as the face of her network.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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Both help fill the left side of the defense, along with youngster Shakir Mukhamadullin and current longtime backbone Mario Ferraro.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Days later, Russia struck again, targeting the high-voltage transmission lines that form the grid’s backbone.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The cuirass, a piece of armor consisting of a breastplate and backplate fastened together, was inspired by another set piece in the film — a mystical siren painted on a ship.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The trooper had removed the ladder, went back into his cruiser, and fastened his seatbelt when he was struck.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Johnson landed another 3-pointer as Windward pulled within five points 51-46.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The ball landed on the warning track for a two-run double, extending the Sox lead to 6-1.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The recommendations were approved by 47 votes in favor, with two opposing votes and one abstention, Haberturk broadcaster reported.—
Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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But maybe Hill, always heralded as one of football’s great innovators, was ahead of his time in another sense, as the first broadcaster-official.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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What’s impressed Ottmann the most about Pomona’s current run is the degree to which the Panthers have followed Ponderosa’s two core pillars from a generation ago.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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What really sold me was walking into the entryway with the pillars and wood.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In this case though, thousands of corporations, including Costco, have preemptively sued the US government in an effort to secure their stake in a refund without having to put their reputation on the line as Schwartz and Woldenberg have.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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But Batum missed a potential tying three-pointer, and James got the rebound to secure the win.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The astronauts helming the test flight, Wilmore and Williams, expected to fly the spacecraft to the International Space Station and dock for about a week before returning home.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The DJs, docked at the infield stage at Turn 3 of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, will spin throughout the morning of the Indianapolis 500's 110th running up to the race's start in the early afternoon, with specific set times to be announced later.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Anchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchor. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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