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as in fastened
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 anchored
Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Speaking in Philadelphia, Powell noted slowing payroll gains and rising employment risks but said longer-term inflation expectations remain anchored near the Fed’s 2% goal—remarks that lifted odds of another rate cut this month to 96%.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Longfellow’s departure, however, is a bit more surprising, as he had been seen as a possible future host for Weekend Update, the anchored topical segment that runs in the middle of each week’s episode.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Without a new agreement in place, their subscribers will not have access to our programming, which includes the best lineup in live sports—anchored by the NFL, NBA and college football, with 13 of the top 25 college teams playing this weekend.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Later, heavy industry, owned by the state, anchored this part of China.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
The 22nd District is anchored by most of Bakersfield to the south.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Scientists go underwater According to the company, the modular structure consists of three sections, including a living chamber, a diving center, and a base anchored to the seabed.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
The portfolio is anchored by its GLP-1 franchise, which currently consists of Mounjaro for type-2 diabetes and Zepbound for obesity.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Crazy 8’s Newburyport – anchored by forward Olivia Wilson, midfielder Riley Lombard and defender Olivia Kreuz – is one of several threatening eight-seeds.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The defense, anchored by Axel Gomez, Tyson Abdullah, Santiago Cerezo and Andre Gonzales, has 15 sacks and 13 interceptions.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
The thinking being the inflation will not prove persistent as inflation expectations remain anchored.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Speaking in Philadelphia, Powell noted slowing payroll gains and rising employment risks but said longer-term inflation expectations remain anchored near the Fed’s 2% goal—remarks that lifted odds of another rate cut this month to 96%.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Longfellow’s departure, however, is a bit more surprising, as he had been seen as a possible future host for Weekend Update, the anchored topical segment that runs in the middle of each week’s episode.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
King co-anchored the morning news show with Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil from May 2019 until Mason departed in August 2021.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Without a new agreement in place, their subscribers will not have access to our programming, which includes the best lineup in live sports—anchored by the NFL, NBA and college football, with 13 of the top 25 college teams playing this weekend.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Later, heavy industry, owned by the state, anchored this part of China.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
The 22nd District is anchored by most of Bakersfield to the south.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Scientists go underwater According to the company, the modular structure consists of three sections, including a living chamber, a diving center, and a base anchored to the seabed.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
The portfolio is anchored by its GLP-1 franchise, which currently consists of Mounjaro for type-2 diabetes and Zepbound for obesity.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Crazy 8’s Newburyport – anchored by forward Olivia Wilson, midfielder Riley Lombard and defender Olivia Kreuz – is one of several threatening eight-seeds.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The defense, anchored by Axel Gomez, Tyson Abdullah, Santiago Cerezo and Andre Gonzales, has 15 sacks and 13 interceptions.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchored
Verb
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These adjustable straps keep your personal item (backpack, tote or laptop bag) securely fastened to your roller bag.—
DeAnna Taylor,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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The necklace—five strands of costume pearls by Roger Scemama for Hubert de Givenchy, fastened with a crystal brooch—turned faux bijoux into cinematic iconography.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Droves of them just bought the Barezoey Wide Barefoot Sneakers, which have landed in the top spot on Amazon’s New Releases chart this week.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Following her high-scoring performance last week, the actress experienced a rib injury that landed her in the hospital.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nonetheless, with regulatory approval secured and Microsoft’s concerns addressed, OpenAI finally has its for-profit structure—and billions of dollars in capital.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Acrisure, which secured the naming rights in 2022, is a financial technology and insurance company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The vessel had docked earlier Saturday at Lizard Island, a resort island about 30 kilometers (19 miles) off the Queensland coast known for its natural beauty and luxury accommodation.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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In an aerial view, a container ship sits docked at the Port of Oakland on October 10, 2025 in Oakland, California.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Unfortunately, during his journey, Vasi encountered a wire snare trap, which ended up clamped around his back leg in September 2019.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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One of the two animals ended up with part of Hohl's head inside its mouth, with its jaws clamped around his cheek and skull, while the other clamped onto his left ankle.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There were aeons before Helm arrived.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The boy, who was walking to a nearby business when he was shot, was able to run to safety until deputies arrived, according to MDSO.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Operators of small boats, including fishing boats, were advised by Jamaica’s Meteorological Service to keep their vessels moored if possible through the duration of the storm.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the tropical Pacific Ocean, La Niña and El Niño are detected by many methods, including satellites, moored buoys, drifting buoys, sea level analysis and expendable buoys, according to NOAA.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These platforms were too big, too embedded, too essential.—
Sean Evins,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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His defeat of 82-year-old Harrison Ford crystallized the Academy’s wholesale rejection of celebrity currency in favor of embedded, touching work.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Anchored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchored. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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