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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
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Without that anchor, setbacks can feel overwhelming, and even success can feel empty.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
Proton Pass Plus anchors its performance on Swiss privacy laws and comprehensive end-to-end password encryption.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 June 2026
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Noun
That includes opening hatches, inspecting anchors and using high-temperature water to destroy any aquatic invasive species, said officials.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Without that anchor, setbacks can feel overwhelming, and even success can feel empty.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Verb
All told, the blanket fort included hundreds of sheets draped over tent poles and anchored by ropes, pipes, and even binder clips.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
Proton Pass Plus anchors its performance on Swiss privacy laws and comprehensive end-to-end password encryption.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchor
Noun
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Before becoming a newscaster, Gore pursued a culinary career, working as a personal chef, food columnist, caterer and a line cook for chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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On the television screen of the bar that morning, the newscaster announced the death of the two civil guards in Barbate Port.—
Óscar Martínez,
The Dial,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The buildout of the fiber-optic network from 1995 to 2000, which provided the backbone of the modern internet, saw IT investment climb from 3% of GDP to nearly 5% at its peak.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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By breaking through these physical constraints, GCCS is engineering the material backbone for the future of AI and global communications.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The hardware gave the sandal most of its shape from the front, with each strap fastened by a large angular buckle that mirrored Bottega Veneta’s initials while nodding to the geometry that runs through the house’s intrecciato weaving.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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The battery itself is housed in a box that’s fastened to a spine frame connecting the swingarm and motor to the headstock.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
Verb
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James, 62, landed on the ballot through a petition process.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Junior Caminero doubled in the third inning, when his pop-up dodged the Tropicana Field catwalks before landing in the infield.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz told Polish broadcaster TVP on Tuesday that nuclear deterrence would be discussed during a NATO meeting in Brussels on June 18.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Cleveland Guardians broadcaster Tom Hamilton certainly made Royals fans smile Tuesday night with his comment about Chisholm.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Here, 120 massive concrete pillars sink 50 feet into the ground, down to the bedrock, to support the weight of the marble above.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Such an initiative should rest on five pillars.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The company also secured a massive Pentagon contract on Wednesday, adding to investor excitement for Dell’s growing AI server business.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Around $3 trillion in commercial property debt matures between 2025 and 2027, and operational efficiency helps companies secure new loans.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
29 May 2026
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,
4 June 2026
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Set the scene Hamilton Island is undoubtedly the most glamorous in the archipelago, thanks to its high-end clientele who dock their yachts at the marina or land their jets at the Whitsundays’ only island airport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Anchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchor. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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