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to put securely in place or in a desired position
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Recent Examples of anchored
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
In that way, these little piles symbolize the rigor and effort required to stay anchored, aligned and accountable.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
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
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
Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Dunn is very happy to have Mullan as the star that the film is anchored by.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
The two new patios — one connected to the dining room and the other to the bar — will be anchored by stone fireplaces.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
When your name consistently appears in spaces that reflect quality and substance, your reputation becomes anchored in trust rather than attention.
—Becca Brazil, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Boston did add an accomplished right-handed bat in first baseman Willson Contreras, but a lineup anchored by Contreras, Roman Anthony, Jarren Duran and Trevor Story remains light.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
The grounds here are anchored by Bellefontaine Mansion (which is home to the on-site restaurant), built in 1897.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 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
Adjective
Powell did not directly address the longer-term debasement argument, but his emphasis on anchored expectations suggests the Fed sees little evidence that the gold rally reflects a fundamental erosion of monetary credibility.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
In that way, these little piles symbolize the rigor and effort required to stay anchored, aligned and accountable.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
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
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
Dining options will encompass numerous restaurants and bars, including the brand’s signature Peacock Alley, a lobby lounge tradition that has anchored Waldorf Astoria properties since the original New York hotel.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Dunn is very happy to have Mullan as the star that the film is anchored by.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
The two new patios — one connected to the dining room and the other to the bar — will be anchored by stone fireplaces.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
When your name consistently appears in spaces that reflect quality and substance, your reputation becomes anchored in trust rather than attention.
—Becca Brazil, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Boston did add an accomplished right-handed bat in first baseman Willson Contreras, but a lineup anchored by Contreras, Roman Anthony, Jarren Duran and Trevor Story remains light.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
The grounds here are anchored by Bellefontaine Mansion (which is home to the on-site restaurant), built in 1897.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchored
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The standout element of the design was the asymmetric front placket in tonal suede, fastened with a row of covered buttons.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The surface, dynamic and shimmering in its movement, is dotted with small pill packets and fake eyelashes fastened into place—static objects disrupting the fluid’s momentum.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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Ready or not, the Super Bowl’s annual blitz of commercials landed before and during the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots defense-first matchup, with some ads served up in advance while others were unveiled for the first time during the game.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Wearing a shimmery navy one-shoulder dress, Glenn landed her opening triple axel and stayed upright even without a clean landing.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The governing party of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a key parliamentary election Sunday, Japanese media reported citing preliminary results, earning a landslide victory thanks to her popularity.—
MARI YAMAGUCHI,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Nanos acknowledged that the scene should have remained secured longer and that other agencies could have been called in earlier.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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While it was docked at Gordon's Lodge, 1420 Pine Drive, locals and people traveling from as far as Ireland spent time in the sauna before plunging into the lake.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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The report criticizes the county bringing electrical infrastructure to PortMiami that allows cruise ships to shut down their smog-producing generators while docked, a $125 million project that received $20 million from the state’s Department of Transportation.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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The cop in front of her touched her wrist, the mustached one clamped a hand on her shoulder, and the one to her right grabbed her sleeve.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 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
Verb
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Residents of the home and neighbors threw buckets of water on the flames before fire crews arrived, which Mountain View says helped keep the fire from doing too much damage.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The five people who lived in the building evacuated before firefighters arrived and no injuries were reported.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The letter contained several real-world examples, complete with embedded pictures, explaining how simple text prompts can result in glossy renderings of Disney characters, including Darth Vader and Iron Man.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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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
Verb
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Video footage by a local news site showed at least one person being carried in a blanket from a boat moored on the side of a jetty into a waiting coast guard vehicle with blue flashing lights, as others appear to lead two children, one of them limping, toward the car.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Wander past historic naval ships moored at Hyde Street Pier, watch playful sea lions lounge at Pier 39, or sip steaming clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls from Boudin Bakery & Café.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Anchored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchored. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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