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
Fix it by anchoring on outcome metrics, production accuracy, drift detection time and business KPI lift, not release counts.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The 100 percent organic cotton poplin is flowy, yet structured, and the elastic waistband will sit comfortably on your hips while anchoring the skirt's classic shape.
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Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Antonia Hylton, current co-anchor of the series, will be anchoring the afternoon hours on Saturdays and Sundays in the coming months.
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Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Her favorite memories in college were spent in the La Salle TV studio anchoring a show called SportsLine.
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CBS News,
24 June 2026
Sharpton casts the purchase as a legacy move, anchoring the network’s role in civil rights battles over policing, voting and diversity while preparing younger leaders to carry on the fight.
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Aaron Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
But by anchoring its campaign to the legal system, the movement has ceded terrain on the ground.
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Rachel Rebouché,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Khemani is the serial entrepreneur anchoring investor conviction.
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Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The 100 percent organic cotton poplin is flowy, yet structured, and the elastic waistband will sit comfortably on your hips while anchoring the skirt's classic shape.
—
Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Antonia Hylton, current co-anchor of the series, will be anchoring the afternoon hours on Saturdays and Sundays in the coming months.
—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme.
—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Her favorite memories in college were spent in the La Salle TV studio anchoring a show called SportsLine.
—
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Sharpton casts the purchase as a legacy move, anchoring the network’s role in civil rights battles over policing, voting and diversity while preparing younger leaders to carry on the fight.
—
Aaron Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
But by anchoring its campaign to the legal system, the movement has ceded terrain on the ground.
—
Rachel Rebouché,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Khemani is the serial entrepreneur anchoring investor conviction.
—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchoring
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In today's competitive job market, being seen by decision-makers is paramount for securing roles and fostering career growth.
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There are Americans who rely on them, and the lowest disruption way forward is to create a pathway to staying here while securing our southern border.
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With the first day of July landing on a Wednesday, payments will go out on a regular schedule, according to the Social Security Administration’s calendar.
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After landing in the ancient lakebed Jezero Crater in 2021, the rover has been hard at work exploring, sampling, and collecting information to help scientists put the pieces of Mars' history together.
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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.
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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.
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Those four astronauts are due in 2027 to fly to Earth orbit in a critical mission testing docking capabilities with two commercial lunar landers.
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During recent testing at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, engineers used a robotic table to simulate the real-world challenges of docking two massive, moving spacecraft in orbit.
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Meanwhile, special bags and a clamping system lock away smells that put a damper on cuddle time with your sweet new arrival.
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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.
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Friends of both Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs football star tight end began arriving mid-afternoon in a steady stream of SUVs.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly, were spotted leaving their hotel en route to the celebration, while Fox Sports personalities Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson were also seen arriving for the event.
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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.
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“Anchoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchoring. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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