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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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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
Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Freedom Square is geographically anchored in the 1300 block of Division Street and the 1300 block of Druid Hill Avenue in West Baltimore.
—Alvin C. Hathaway Sr, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
Today, though, the three networks' news broadcasts are all anchored by men.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Hammock rooms spill out to private courtyards anchored by their namesake accessory, and poolside rooms open to pool-adjacent patios, especially popular with families.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Wolf anchored the bench effort with eight third-quarter points.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Inside, the grand foyer is anchored by two towering Sicilian marble pillars imported from Italy.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Gus Schumacher anchored a two-man team relay that took the silver medal behind Norway and held off Italy in third.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Yet, anchored in an upbringing that taught emotional awareness, these generations are more likely to reach out for help.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Feb. 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
Compton Centennial was anchored by Jeanette Bolden, who would go on to be one of America’s all-time sprinters.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Freedom Square is geographically anchored in the 1300 block of Division Street and the 1300 block of Druid Hill Avenue in West Baltimore.
—Alvin C. Hathaway Sr, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
Today, though, the three networks' news broadcasts are all anchored by men.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Hammock rooms spill out to private courtyards anchored by their namesake accessory, and poolside rooms open to pool-adjacent patios, especially popular with families.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Wolf anchored the bench effort with eight third-quarter points.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Inside, the grand foyer is anchored by two towering Sicilian marble pillars imported from Italy.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Gus Schumacher anchored a two-man team relay that took the silver medal behind Norway and held off Italy in third.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Yet, anchored in an upbringing that taught emotional awareness, these generations are more likely to reach out for help.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchored
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It's also used in air layering, a propagation method in which bundles of wet sphagnum moss are fastened around a cut in a mature plant's stem to allow for new root growth.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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The cuirass, a piece of armor consisting of a breastplate and backplate fastened together, was inspired by another set piece in the film — a mystical siren painted on a ship.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Vikings dominated the paint to start the second quarter, scoring off of three consecutive layups before Sophia Sarkar landed two 3-pointers.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Barrios occasionally landed a right, but nothing seemed to slow down Garcia, who relied heavily on his right hand.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The heavy steel plate was secured before work started on other components of the dam.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Homicide detectives secured a warrant for the woman’s husband, William Elwood Simmons, 80, for first degree murder, OCSO said Sunday.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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After one incident, he was docked $35,000 for failing to leave the court in a timely manner and throwing the ball into the stands after his ejection from a game.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The latest to ding the city’s credit are Fitch Ratings and Kroll Bond Rating Agency, both of which docked their ratings on the city’s general obligation bonds by one notch on Wednesday.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Then his mouth clamped shut above his hard little set-back chin.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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The blacksmith clamped this tang into the hilt and secured it with rivets, reported Archaeology News.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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Denis Bouanga’s second hat trick in CONCACAF play and Son Heung-min’s four goal contributions (three assists) in his Champions Cup debut were among the many moments that prompted Burbara to view LAFC as if the club arrived from another dimension.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The pungent aroma was bad news for the parrots when humans arrived in New Zealand hundreds of years ago.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The letter contained several examples, complete with embedded pictures, explaining how simple text prompts resulted in glossy renderings of Disney characters, including Darth Vader and Iron Man.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 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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Set the scene Nearly all guests arrive the most comfortable way, connecting through San Juan on a Tradewind Aviation prop plane to Tortola's Beef Island, a 90-minute ride low enough to count the sailboats moored off Virgin Gorda.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Just as its name implies, this oversized two-story vessel sits moored in the tranquil waters of Montego Bay, serving an extensive menu of mostly seafood dishes, but with a little something for every diner.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Anchored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchored. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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