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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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2025
When asked about the comments from the former Fox News anchor, who was fired from the network in 2023 following the settlement of a defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
Carefree in motion and charmed by its surroundings, Brandee Younger’s eighth album gets lost in a dreamlike blend of lightweight jazz, classical precision, and the soulfulness of old-school R&B, all anchored by Younger’s graceful harp.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 June 2025
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Noun
The Heat do not need a $60 million dollar salary anchor that will sink their next three seasons.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2025
When asked about the comments from the former Fox News anchor, who was fired from the network in 2023 following the settlement of a defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Verb
The property, anchored by the Department of Motor Vehicles, sits on a 2.81-acre lot next to the Outlets at San Clemente.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
Carefree in motion and charmed by its surroundings, Brandee Younger’s eighth album gets lost in a dreamlike blend of lightweight jazz, classical precision, and the soulfulness of old-school R&B, all anchored by Younger’s graceful harp.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchor
Noun
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Oil wells, refineries, pipelines and shipping lanes are the backbone of energy markets.—
Skip York,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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Non-Alcoholic Summer Celebrations Beverages are the backbone of many summer gatherings.—
Sarah Perez,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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The towering shoes, made of bright blue imitation crocodile skin and fastened with silk ribbons around the ankle, were inspired by styles from the 18th and 19th centuries.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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There’s a tendon there that fastens the dorsal interossei muscle to bone.—
Jason Anthony,
The Atlantic,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Jones sustained the injury after landing on Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb’s foot on a shot attempt at the 8:35 mark of the second quarter on Thursday.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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There’s very little chance the club’s top selection (currently landing in the third round) will have any impact on the Oilers’ fortunes before the end of the decade.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Trump has not addressed whether talks with Iranian officials would also address its missile program and support for terrorist proxies — an important pillar for Israel.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
25 June 2025
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Iranian hackers were charged last decade with several attempts to hack into banks and other pillars of the American economy.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Resources will be committed through the night working on securing and implementing containment lines and mopping up.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
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With an empty net, Florida secured two more goals and won their second title with a 5-1 victory.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
Verb
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This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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But until the air leak detected on the laboratory's Russian segment is resolved, NASA has opted not to send any other people to dock at the station.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Noun
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There is no law that says Adams has to call on a specific reporter.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday that Trump was expected to make a decision about whether to directly support Israel in its attacks against Iran within the next two weeks.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
Noun
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While the famed annual show has now become a mainstay in the NFL, at the time it had never been done before other than during the Super Bowl.—
Katie Mannion,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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Lacroix and Kirkland flavored sparkling water are mainstays in our home.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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“Anchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchor. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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