ANCHOR Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈaŋ-kər

Definition of anchor

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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anchor

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verb

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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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

In women’s apparel, outerwear is stepping into the spotlight as an outfit anchor through funnel neck jackets. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 Speaking vulnerably, Sandy tells us about her journey, and she is moved when Aesha gives her a necklace with a pendant engraved with the number 36 and an anchor. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026

Verb

Enter a summer makeover already boosted by the shocking trade with Boston for Brown and anchored by James' arrival. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 Gen One Echo anchored to the human identity because her instruction set allowed it, silently, by omission. — Terry Oroszi, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anchor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchor

Noun

Hartman, a human resource specialist, watched in disbelief as newscasters ran footage of the destruction in New York and nearby Arlington, Virginia.

— USA TODAY staff, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
As newscasters and viewers struggled to make sense of what many assumed was an appalling accident, United Flight 175 hit the south tower.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of newscaster

Noun

Merchants can’t wait for that backbone to modernize, so the real question is how much a provider actually does with the data those old systems already produce.

— Wayne Hamilton, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The Sparks also desperately needed Brink to become the defensive backbone of the team.

— Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of backbone

Verb

The shoe is a high-heeled sandal made of nuanced lines and subtle curves, appearing to wrap the foot in ribbon-like bands that encircle the ankle and fasten with a gold buckle.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
So wake up with chin straps fastened and mouthpieces in place.

— Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of fasten

Verb

In the mid-70s, Stallone was a struggling actor, only landing gigs in shady erotic movies and dodging ever-piling bills, made even more pressing by the upcoming arrival of his first child.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
For Scotto, landing the job meant more than beginning a career.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of land

Noun

So sales agents and producers are turning to equity to make up a shortfall not only in pre-sales but streamer pull-back and falling broadcaster pre-buy moneys.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Abbott, who led Boston public broadcaster GBH for 15 years, brings fundraising, organizational and digital-media experience to an institution seeking stability.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of broadcaster

Noun

The officer stops at the pillar between the car’s windows, such that the driver must crane their neck backward to make eye contact and could only open fire awkwardly.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
For generations, American streets and parks showcased the tall, stately pillars of rows and rows of elm trees.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of pillar

Verb

In August, the White House announced sanctions on five Cuban entities and eight individuals who help Cuba secure weapons and maintain relationships with foreign militaries.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
Instead, the surest way to secure our biotech lead is to build up our own capabilities.

— Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of secure

Verb

The mission set the stage for more ambitious flights to follow, including docking missions and flights to small Tiangong space labs that ultimately led to the construction of China's Tiangong space station in orbit today.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Griffin is expected to dock his 308-foot megayacht, Defy, at the marina.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

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