ANCHORING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

anchoring

verb

present participle of anchor

as in securing

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 landing

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

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Recent Examples of anchoring Also, the ship uses dynamic positioning in many cases versus anchoring and disturbing the ocean. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Performed exactly as written, the scene showcases Eisenberg’s razor-sharp script and the syncopated timing of two veterans, anchoring a story about mentorship, imagination and how performance can make invisible lives feel seen. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 Defensively, Dan Quinn’s unit features established star power up front with Daron Payne anchoring the interior and Omenihu pushing the pocket off the edge. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Season 2 doesn’t have much to say — about the sad dad still anchoring the story, about the moral responsibility of scientific discovery, or about the city of Chicago’s awe-inspiring beauty. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026 This fragrance features bergamot, sea salt, and vetiver, offering a light, breezy, and clean scent with hints of citrus and an anchoring woody note. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026 Manolo Betancur’s Central Avenue bakery has spent years anchoring East Charlotte’s Latino community through charity work, immigrant advocacy and protests against federal immigration raids. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026 Using her superior footspeed and interior shot-making chops, the former South Carolina standout scored 16 while anchoring the Valkyries’ 2-3 zone. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026 Nine starters return, with Sanchez and fellow senior Pauly Rzadkosz anchoring the back line. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

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Convention organizers say the gathering in Dallas will focus on the issues shaping the midterms, including lowering the cost of living and raising incomes, securing the border and protecting American values.

— Tamara Keith, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
Rubio used the occasion to hail Noboa and his government’s commitment to securing the country.

— Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of securing

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His resistance toward the transfer portal would be more forgivable if Swinney was still landing top-five recruiting classes, but that isn't the reality anymore.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Upon landing back in Miami, the aircraft overran the runway and struck navigational aids and equipment, according to Homendy.

— Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of landing

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After filling our brushes with mouthwash from docking station reservoirs, Sarah and I brushed our teeth side-by-side (a first for both of us professionally).

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
The retroreflector is used to support navigation during rendezvous and docking operations by visiting spacecraft.

— Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of docking

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Mechanics can easily calibrate and adjust system tension using an integrated clamping piece, ensuring consistent mechanical support throughout long operational cycles.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
The headphones uses a 12-point through-bolt construction, with 12 screws clamping the housing assembly from the outer housing to the front plate.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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Since arriving last month, Suzuki has settled at Aston Villa impressively.

— Aston Villa, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Coach Sean McVay’s strategy of arriving the day before the game backfired and resulted in a dull performance by a team featuring some of the NFL’s biggest stars.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of arriving

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One tech mogul asked if the harbor could accommodate mooring a 100-foot sailboat.

— Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 27 June 2026
Maritime tracking data from the trade intelligence firm Kpler shows the Yantar was in the area in January last year, mooring in Egypt then Algeria, and then sending one position ping 20 km (12 miles) from the last position of the Ursa Major on January 15.

— Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 12 May 2026

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