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to put securely in place or in a desired position
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Recent Examples of anchored
Parin Moradiya, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Ground yourself during the Earth seasons (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) to stay anchored while the Air and Fire energies sweep you into expansion.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
Its recovery has been splintered, given the varying subsectors of retail, from large indoor malls to big-box centers to grocery-anchored, open-air strip centers.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
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
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Count on Malden Catholic as a serious threat, anchored by seasoned difference-makers Abbie Poole, Nevin Mustone and Avery White up top, and Olivia Arsenault on defense.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Texas has long been a major hub for the aerospace industry, anchored by NASA’s operations in Houston and supported by higher education institutions and commercial space companies.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
The town itself is compact and functional rather than flashy, anchored by a working rail station and streets lined with old stone hotels, bakeries, and gear shops that cater first to locals and regulars.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Silvae Spiritus Finlayson, Minnesota Ninety minutes north of Minneapolis, Silvae Spiritus touts itself as the country’s first retreat anchored in forest therapy.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Lydia Chin is anchored in Chinatown and in her family, while Bill Smith has no family and is a more traditional private detective.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
It would be anchored by a hotel with about 1,000 rooms.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Orio Extending from the coast, over the mountains, and then dropping into a valley anchored by a river, Orio is a beloved gem in the Basque Country.
—Michelle Arellano Martin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Others remain anchored to a model that assumes familiarity, patience and a willingness to decode the process.
—Parin Moradiya, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Ground yourself during the Earth seasons (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) to stay anchored while the Air and Fire energies sweep you into expansion.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
Its recovery has been splintered, given the varying subsectors of retail, from large indoor malls to big-box centers to grocery-anchored, open-air strip centers.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
Stepping inside from the courtyard, living and dining areas are anchored by an imposing wood-burning fireplace.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Count on Malden Catholic as a serious threat, anchored by seasoned difference-makers Abbie Poole, Nevin Mustone and Avery White up top, and Olivia Arsenault on defense.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Texas has long been a major hub for the aerospace industry, anchored by NASA’s operations in Houston and supported by higher education institutions and commercial space companies.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
The town itself is compact and functional rather than flashy, anchored by a working rail station and streets lined with old stone hotels, bakeries, and gear shops that cater first to locals and regulars.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Silvae Spiritus Finlayson, Minnesota Ninety minutes north of Minneapolis, Silvae Spiritus touts itself as the country’s first retreat anchored in forest therapy.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Lydia Chin is anchored in Chinatown and in her family, while Bill Smith has no family and is a more traditional private detective.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
It would be anchored by a hotel with about 1,000 rooms.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Orio Extending from the coast, over the mountains, and then dropping into a valley anchored by a river, Orio is a beloved gem in the Basque Country.
—Michelle Arellano Martin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchored
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After giving your full attention to the crew’s safety briefing, review the safety card tucked into the seatback in front of you, and keep your seat belt fastened throughout the flight.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The complaint specifically cites an alleged failure to ensure the toilet was securely fastened to the floor.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
29 Dec. 2025
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This price for the complex of 149 apartments is perched on the high side of per-unit values of South Bay residential hubs that have landed new owners lately.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Absent a complete screening, Jackson may not have landed on a final decision as to a plea, though the default is to plead not guilty.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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That win secured him a spot on Team USA, placing him on the Olympic development pathway through USA Boxing.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The ships − the Motor Tanker Bella I, now named the Marinera, and the Motor Tanker Sophia − were last docked in Venezuela or en route to the country, Noem said.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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There are two spacecraft capable of returning humans to Earth docked to the station, including the SpaceX Dragon that will be used to bring the crew home.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Florida’s defense has clamped up, holding opponents to three goals or fewer in six of these eight games.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Dec. 2025
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The system the engineers developed consists of a series of pneumatic tubes that deploy from a pressurized box on one side of a robotic arm, use air pressure to snake under or around a specific object, then rejoin the arm on the other side where they are clamped in place.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Shift in policy Verizon once sold phones that arrived unlocked.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Their first detainee arrived in late November.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There is wide speculation that people will come to embrace new ways to interact with AI, including through new types of wearable or embedded devices.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
17 Dec. 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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There’s your smiling face, forever moored in the Before.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
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According to experts, the fact that these two carriers are moored at the same base likely signals attempted integration between the two ships.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Dec. 2025
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