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Recent Examples of anchored
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
Economists say the challenge is compounded by longer-term inflation expectations, which have so far remained anchored.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Mar. 2026
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
The park was modeled after Disneyland, and anchored by the theme of Texas history.
—HubSpot, 1 June 2026
Vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 29, 2026.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 1 June 2026
The Next Generation of Scientists and Engineers The jobs of the present and future will be strongly anchored in STEM, yet, many of our students at the K-8 grade level are lagging in those topics.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The parking shortage is an everyday struggle for Ryan Umbenhaur, a resident who owns a financial advising business anchored in La Mesa’s downtown village.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The Cora Houseboat offers guests the chance to spend the night anchored to the White Barn’s private dock in a bespoke 512-square-foot houseboat, complete with a rooftop sundeck.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns anchored the interior with 19 points and 14 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson orchestrated the offense without committing a turnover.
—Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Adjective
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
Economists say the challenge is compounded by longer-term inflation expectations, which have so far remained anchored.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
The park was modeled after Disneyland, and anchored by the theme of Texas history.
—HubSpot, 1 June 2026
Vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 29, 2026.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 1 June 2026
The Next Generation of Scientists and Engineers The jobs of the present and future will be strongly anchored in STEM, yet, many of our students at the K-8 grade level are lagging in those topics.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The parking shortage is an everyday struggle for Ryan Umbenhaur, a resident who owns a financial advising business anchored in La Mesa’s downtown village.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The Cora Houseboat offers guests the chance to spend the night anchored to the White Barn’s private dock in a bespoke 512-square-foot houseboat, complete with a rooftop sundeck.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns anchored the interior with 19 points and 14 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson orchestrated the offense without committing a turnover.
—Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 26 May 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
Verb
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With the goal, Ijeh has landed on the scoresheet in three straight matches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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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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The agency said visits could resume now that the area around Delaney Hall has been secured.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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For guests who secured early reservations, the opening offered more than first access to the cocktail menu.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The small port, specifically designed as a cruise-ship stop, didn't feel crowded with two ships docked at once.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The Shenzhou 23 spacecraft docked at the Tiangong space station less than four hours after launch.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 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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Panish replayed for jurors testimony from Grossman’s daughter that, soon after the collision, Erickson arrived at the house smelling of alcohol.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Applegate refused to leave until police officers arrived, according to the detective, a threat management expert.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
2 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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“Anchored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchored. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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