ANCHORED Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

anchored 1 of 2

adjective

as in clamped

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verb

past tense of anchor

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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as in landed

to stop at or near a place along the shore we'll anchor at Praia, Cape Verde

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Recent Examples of anchored

Adjective

But the message needs to stay anchored to facts the firm can support. — David Ispiryan, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Lorenzo’s raft just missed the anchored catamaran, but his father, cousin and aunt weren’t as lucky. — Susan Young, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Eligibility for health coverage, disability support, housing, and related services should remain anchored to persistent need, not to HIV status alone. — Jeff Berry, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026 One leader in defining types of intelligence, Howard Gardner of Harvard University, predicted at a conference last year which types will probably remain anchored in human teaching. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Aug. 2026 Several people were swimming from an anchored boat to Chicken Rock, a popular boat gathering and cliff jumping spot, located at the northern part of the lake in Sherman. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026 On a visit to Grand Cayman during a 2024 trip with Disney Cruise Line, Lee, who uses a wheelchair, was able to board and disembark the tender – a small boat used to ferry guests between an anchored cruise ship and the shore – via a portable ramp. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 31 July 2026 In 2011, an anchored boat packed with sleeping tourists sank in Vietnam's scenic Ha Long Bay, killing 12 tourists from nine countries, including two Americans. — CBS News, 13 July 2026 Oil tankers and cargo vessels remain anchored off Oman on Sunday. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 25 June 2026

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The bedroom is equally polished, anchored by a four-poster bed and featuring an ensuite suite bathroom that’s equipped with a small fireplace, pink marble sink, and a copper bathtub accented by wood cabinetry. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026 The film is anchored by a chronological (though not comprehensive) journey through the Argentinian author’s life and practice. — Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026 Yet Brown won his third term in the Senate two years later, in part by continuing to perform well in places like Mahoning County, anchored by Youngstown. — Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 While the company already has several Fort Worth stores, the newest will join a strip mall anchored by Planet Fitness and the Dollar Tree. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 The livestreams that hold audiences will look more like variety shows, with styling segments, guest creators and behind-the-scenes access, anchored to a shoppable inventory. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Inside, the ground floor is anchored by a sprawling great room defined by timber flooring that blends seamlessly with the wooden walls. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026 This immediate sense of place helps define the home’s footprint, which is anchored by open-concept living, dining, and kitchen spaces and punctuated by easy access to the expansive back porch. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026 Made from vintage tin signs scavenged from around Brooklyn, it's poetically anchored in the borough’s history, while also signaling the neighborhood’s future—just like the hotel itself. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchored

Adjective

Native culture is an imbedded fact of Minnesota’s history and now the Indian – a brave, a scout, God forbid somebody’s friend — is gone from the flag.

— Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
The device receives a video feed captured by external smart glasses with an embedded camera.

— Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

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In the fifth round, the champion landed a powerful right-hand punch that knocked Pantoja down.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Ruffy successfully defended Tsarukyan’s early takedown attempts, but the Armenian changed levels late in the round before switching to an elbow that landed flush.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of landed

Adjective

Each kit includes 36 pre-bonded clusters—enough for six applications—plus a non-stick applicator that makes placement a breeze.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026
Unlike clip- and tape-ins, these are pre-bonded strands that use partial keratin — a protein already found in the hair — as an adhesive.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 May 2026

Definition of bonded

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The Scoop Senators had secured a narrow antitrust exemption for AI companies in annual must-pass defense policy legislation earlier this year before negotiations over the measure were delayed, according to people familiar with the matter.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Tampa Bay secured a postseason berth last week, the first team in the majors to do so.

— CBS News, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

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Also, Hantavirus was detected on a cruise ship that docked in the Atlantic off Cape Verde in May.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
There was more beer–and learning–waiting at the end of the two-hour drive to Vilshofen, where our AmaWaterways ship, AmaBella, was docked on the banks of the Danube.

— Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of docked

Adjective

That’s leading officials on the central bank’s influential rate-setting committee toward the first rate hike since 2023, a move designed to cool spending and prevent inflation from becoming more entrenched.

— Matt Stiles, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026
When asked earlier this week how firmly entrenched Underwood is as Michigan's QB1, Whittingham said the sophomore has to improve to keep his job.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of entrenched

Verb

After the safeguard pipe is clamped, Juliette and her crew — including the mechanics, sheriff and Camille — venture down to the door Lukas found in the digger void.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
CFMoto Stopping duties come courtesy of Brembo, featuring dual 320-mm front discs clamped by radial four-piston calipers and backed by a 260-mm rear disc.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026

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