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used ropes and sandbags to anchor the hot-air balloon to the ground
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Recent Examples of anchored
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
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
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
The Dannebroge anchored at the center of Denmark’s defensive line in the shallow anchorage outside Copenhagen.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Like their 51-44 semifinal win over Texas, the Bruins were locked in defensively, anchored by Betts.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
The snowy-haired Scot waves me into the passenger seat of his Can-Am Traxter with a huge grin and navigates us through the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it town, famously anchored by mainland Britain’s most remote pub, the Old Forge.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Fraud scales because identity is mediated by objects rather than anchored to the individual.
—Alex Israel, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Norwood returns eight players, anchored by Mo Larkee and four-year starter Ava Amato.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
But the political landscape has changed, thanks to a redistricting shakeup that created a deep blue district anchored by Salt Lake City.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Powell emphasized that inflation expectations remain well anchored, even as the conflict enters its second month and energy costs rise.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
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
Verb
The court said that Netflix’s most recent price increase last year was legally implemented since they were anchored to specific service changes and regulatory obligations, among other things.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
The Dannebroge anchored at the center of Denmark’s defensive line in the shallow anchorage outside Copenhagen.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Like their 51-44 semifinal win over Texas, the Bruins were locked in defensively, anchored by Betts.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
The snowy-haired Scot waves me into the passenger seat of his Can-Am Traxter with a huge grin and navigates us through the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it town, famously anchored by mainland Britain’s most remote pub, the Old Forge.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Fraud scales because identity is mediated by objects rather than anchored to the individual.
—Alex Israel, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Norwood returns eight players, anchored by Mo Larkee and four-year starter Ava Amato.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
But the political landscape has changed, thanks to a redistricting shakeup that created a deep blue district anchored by Salt Lake City.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Powell emphasized that inflation expectations remain well anchored, even as the conflict enters its second month and energy costs rise.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchored
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While other contestants achieved varying results by playing it straight, Rhod Gilbert tied up Horne instead, leaving Horne unable to untie the flimsy rope that Gilbert fastened around his own wrists.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
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When fastened, the zippers are locked in place, and pickpockets would have to fidget for a moment to get the gadget undone, giving you time to react.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The debate was live-streamed, and drew so much attention that Fuentes landed his own show on Right Side Broadcasting Network, a pro-Trump streaming channel.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Guardians finished with just one hit on a double that landed over right fielder Michael Conforto’s head.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Last week, the area was secured with a padlock on a chain-link fence and the entire area appeared overgrown with signs of invasive plants such as bittersweet.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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Other candidates The rest of the field, for the most part, does not appear to have secured as many high-profile endorsements or raised comparable campaign funding.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Built in the Netherlands, sailing under the Liberian flag and operated by Germany’s Hammonia Reederei, the 441-foot ship docked at the Clure Public Marine Terminal to offload 33 pieces of cargo that will be transported overland to Alberta, Canada.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
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But two members of the French Navy happened to be docked at the island, and they were shown the find.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Needing a stop, Aaron Gordon clamped De’Aaron Fox to force an air-ball at the shot clock buzzer.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Plus, a locking feature keeps the plates clamped shut for easier, safer storage in your bag.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Named for the Kiawah people who called this island home when British settlers first arrived in 1670, Kiawah Island fronts the Atlantic with ten miles of beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Michigan finished the job, punctuating a remarkable two-year turnaround for May, who arrived at Michigan in 2024 after taking Florida Atlantic to the Final Four in 2023.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The exodus could weaken the surveillance and counterintelligence apparatus that helped sustain Venezuela’s authoritarian system for years, even as analysts warn that remnants of the network remain deeply embedded and capable of operating in the shadows.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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In it, after her fisherman husband disappears at sea, Telsi takes a job as a cleaning lady on a boat moored at the local marina, guarded by a group of women.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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O’Shea noted that, while his works touches on politics, his ultimate aims aren’t moored to political parties or individual elections.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Anchored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchored. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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