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to put securely in place or in a desired position
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Recent Examples of anchored
Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Outrage over the remarks has grown as the Angels remain anchored at the bottom of the standings.
—Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 May 2026
The new barrier panels would be installed on top of the existing concrete barriers with anchored metal plates spaced about 20 feet apart.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
The repetitive elements and anchored improvisations are thrilling but easy to follow, even for a complete novice.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The massive, unofficial sandbar party transformed Lake Boca Raton into a sea of anchored vessels, music, and socializing for the annual South Florida tradition.
—Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
The pair left The Abaco Inn bar on Elbow Cay in their dinghy at dusk on April 4, headed to their anchored sailboat just off the cay's western coast.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Ask for an oceanview table that peers out onto your anchored ship.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The boat, which was anchored, capsized about five miles south of Little Palm Island in the Lower Keys, the Coast Guard said in a news release.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Waterford will stage an immersive brand experience celebrating craftsmanship and Irish hospitality, anchored by a classic Irish bar, while Wedgwood will unfurl its own immersive experience dedicated to prestige and craft.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Proximity to beaches is another reason why Jax is the best place to live in Florida, starting with the city’s own lively stretch of sand, anchored by a 1,300-foot fishing pier.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
At the center was Sheriff Andy Taylor (Griffith), whose calm wisdom anchored the show.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
The region, anchored by Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach, is a major drawcard for visitors, offering seamless access to this natural wonder.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In between meals or for a nightcap, head to The Living Room, a lobby-lounge space anchored by a central fireplace, where guests and locals gather for weekend afternoon tea or what regulars insist is the coldest martini in town.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Roseanne was anchored by comedian Roseanne Barr, 73, who played Jackie's sister.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Adjective
The Golden Knights play a center-release system, where their defensemen don’t travel above the tops of circles, and both defensemen stay anchored close to their net, and their center does most of the work.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Outrage over the remarks has grown as the Angels remain anchored at the bottom of the standings.
—Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 May 2026
The new barrier panels would be installed on top of the existing concrete barriers with anchored metal plates spaced about 20 feet apart.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
The repetitive elements and anchored improvisations are thrilling but easy to follow, even for a complete novice.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The massive, unofficial sandbar party transformed Lake Boca Raton into a sea of anchored vessels, music, and socializing for the annual South Florida tradition.
—Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
The pair left The Abaco Inn bar on Elbow Cay in their dinghy at dusk on April 4, headed to their anchored sailboat just off the cay's western coast.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Ask for an oceanview table that peers out onto your anchored ship.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
The investor stop is anchored to that February low near $180, where the 200-day held.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The boat, which was anchored, capsized about five miles south of Little Palm Island in the Lower Keys, the Coast Guard said in a news release.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Waterford will stage an immersive brand experience celebrating craftsmanship and Irish hospitality, anchored by a classic Irish bar, while Wedgwood will unfurl its own immersive experience dedicated to prestige and craft.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Proximity to beaches is another reason why Jax is the best place to live in Florida, starting with the city’s own lively stretch of sand, anchored by a 1,300-foot fishing pier.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
At the center was Sheriff Andy Taylor (Griffith), whose calm wisdom anchored the show.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
The region, anchored by Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach, is a major drawcard for visitors, offering seamless access to this natural wonder.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In between meals or for a nightcap, head to The Living Room, a lobby-lounge space anchored by a central fireplace, where guests and locals gather for weekend afternoon tea or what regulars insist is the coldest martini in town.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Roseanne was anchored by comedian Roseanne Barr, 73, who played Jackie's sister.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchored
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Seashell earrings feel like a natural evolution for the kind of girls who, like me, grew up with a shell necklace securely fastened around their neck each summer.—
Lidia Maseres,
Glamour,
3 June 2026
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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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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and first lady Ri Sol Ju greeted Xi at the airport in Pyongyang, with official footage showing the pair clapping as Xi’s plane landed, kicking off his two-day state visit.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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While the men who landed on the beaches of Normandy are remembered each year, Museum officials said the women on the home front played an essential role in making Allied victory possible.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Her bravery not only secured this conviction but has undoubtedly made her campus and our city safer.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Bass, who has served as mayor since 2022 and faced scrutiny over her handling of the devastating LA fires, advanced to a runoff after no candidate secured more than 50% of the vote in Tuesday's primary.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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While the ship was docked in Baltimore, CBP agents boarded it.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Kud-Sverchkov and Mikayev will perform the repairs while the five others on board the station remain sheltered within the Dragon spacecraft docked to the American half of the station.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Here, the oyster clamped swiftly shut, pinching Yara’s finger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Minnesota, facing elimination at 3-1 in this series, clamped up.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The shooting lasted intermittently for an additional 20 minutes after authorities arrived, the Justice Department said.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The national team arrived shortly after midnight Sunday night/Monday morning to a warm welcome by fans of the squad.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The pilot, which used Avery Dennison’s embedded RFID sensor technology in garments, demonstrated how the scannable system can accurately and automatically capture data needed to handle garments at scale.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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The fake court language, the formal tone and the embedded QR code all contribute to an experience designed to short-circuit your skepticism.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority For those staying on island seasonally, or just as likely moored around it—the majority Brits, Germans, Dutch and Americans—there’s a sweet spot around April and May when the Atlantic storms are at their quietest.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Federal investigators have also been seeking to identify the owners or occupants of a sailboat that may have been moored next to the Soulmate in Aunt Pat's Bay on the night that Lynette Hooker disappeared.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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