1
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
The Rams’ blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett sparks fresh buzz about Aaron Donald unretiring, raising the possibility of two future Hall of Famers anchoring a defensive line at SoFi.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Investigators examined whether the accident was caused by anchoring failures or equipment malfunction.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
For Reid, moving from supporting Louis’ story to anchoring his own has been a journey of five years — which has never stopped.
—Alex Zalben, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
Stump recommends anchoring the space with a statement piece—ideally one with character or a story.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
Snowflake is among a pack of companies anchoring themselves after launching major AI initiatives that incorporate agentic technology with the data the company handles.
—Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 30 May 2026
The Pavilions — along 16th Street between Welton Street and Tremont Place, is expected to play a key role in anchoring and revitalizing Upper Downtown, according to the announcement.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
Robinson has been a crucial backup center for the Knicks, anchoring their bench unit with solid rim protection and elite offensive rebounding.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
On that day, CNN will feature more special coverage of unique events Special coverage will begin at noon eastern with Brianna Keilar and Laura Coates anchoring from the nation’s capital.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 May 2026
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Investigators examined whether the accident was caused by anchoring failures or equipment malfunction.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
For Reid, moving from supporting Louis’ story to anchoring his own has been a journey of five years — which has never stopped.
—Alex Zalben, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
Stump recommends anchoring the space with a statement piece—ideally one with character or a story.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
Snowflake is among a pack of companies anchoring themselves after launching major AI initiatives that incorporate agentic technology with the data the company handles.
—Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 30 May 2026
The Pavilions — along 16th Street between Welton Street and Tremont Place, is expected to play a key role in anchoring and revitalizing Upper Downtown, according to the announcement.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
Robinson has been a crucial backup center for the Knicks, anchoring their bench unit with solid rim protection and elite offensive rebounding.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
On that day, CNN will feature more special coverage of unique events Special coverage will begin at noon eastern with Brianna Keilar and Laura Coates anchoring from the nation’s capital.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchoring
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The Spurs still had plenty of time to get a shot up, but Stephon Castle wasn’t able to hoist it on the inbound pass, securing the historic victory for New York, who are now just a game away from their first title since 1973.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Supporters declare victory as late ballots push a half-cent healthcare sales tax ahead with just over 50% support countywide, securing simple-majority passage after trailing in early election-night returns.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The newsroom is soldiering on, landing scoops, asking questions, doing the work.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The son of Luc Mettler, who owned an influential Parisian music shop, Mettler relocated to New York in the early 1990s, landing a job as assistant at Back Pocket recording studio.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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Video shared on Facebook by comedian Mike Goldstein shows the man appearing to stumble out of the restroom while still fastening his belt.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Lyonne, who was reportedly boarding a red-eye flight to New York City on Delta Air Lines, was allegedly escorted off the plane after failing to follow flight instructions, per the outlet, which included closing her laptop and fastening her seatbelt before takeoff.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Astronauts will practice docking the Orion spacecraft with lunar landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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That mission seeks to have the Orion spacecraft attempt docking rendezvous maneuvers with one or both of the two human landing systems, Blue Moon and SpaceX’s Starship, on a low-Earth orbit mission.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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However, instead of the pilot starting the engines during pushback and the tug disconnecting afterward, TaxiBot remains attached to the nose gear via a specialized pivoting clamping platform.—
David Szondy
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
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The plush cushioning in the earcups, leatherette finish, and modest clamping force hold them securely.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Since arriving at the zoo, the buffalo has attracted large crowds and sparked debate over its unusual nickname.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Forecasters are confident about the CMEs arriving to Earth, but intensity is still uncertain due to the complex nature of the CMEs, NOAA said.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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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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“Anchoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchoring. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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