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
With sophomore guard Terrence Brown emerging as a go‑to scorer and graduate‑student forward Bismark Nsiah anchoring the front court, the Knights have talent to climb the standings.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
If diplomatic assurances succeed in inducing mutual restraint, and 2027 passes without incident, then a new stability in the western Pacific could take hold, anchoring the security and prosperity of a vital and dynamic region.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2025
Dickerson has been with the network since 2009 and, in January of this year, began co-anchoring the CBS Evening News alongside Maurice DuBois.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
But with left tackle Trent Williams anchoring the offensive line and tight end George Kittle back in the fray for a second straight game, don’t expect McCaffrey to retreat from the spotlight.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
The nuclear facility stands on a bend in that river, anchoring the town of Energodar, which had a population of just over 50,000 people at the time.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
In what was almost a flawless tournament, Delgado was the calming, anchoring presence at the heart of it all.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
About anchoring yourself in the small, sacred rituals that keep your heart steady.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
By anchoring its content in real-life experiences, Xiaohongshu enables luxury brands to bridge the gap to the Chinese market.
—Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
If diplomatic assurances succeed in inducing mutual restraint, and 2027 passes without incident, then a new stability in the western Pacific could take hold, anchoring the security and prosperity of a vital and dynamic region.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2025
Dickerson has been with the network since 2009 and, in January of this year, began co-anchoring the CBS Evening News alongside Maurice DuBois.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
But with left tackle Trent Williams anchoring the offensive line and tight end George Kittle back in the fray for a second straight game, don’t expect McCaffrey to retreat from the spotlight.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
The nuclear facility stands on a bend in that river, anchoring the town of Energodar, which had a population of just over 50,000 people at the time.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
In what was almost a flawless tournament, Delgado was the calming, anchoring presence at the heart of it all.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
About anchoring yourself in the small, sacred rituals that keep your heart steady.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
By anchoring its content in real-life experiences, Xiaohongshu enables luxury brands to bridge the gap to the Chinese market.
—Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchoring
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Lawrence sought out Ramsay to adapt the book after securing the rights, with the hopes that her collaborator would both push her out of comfort zones and leave the story’s rough edges intact.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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No Man’s Land is Kuzmina’s second feature after Nika, which had a buzzy premiere at SXSW 2022 in the Narrative Feature Competition, securing Special Jury Recognition for Breakthrough Performance.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk — who knows a little something about landing a 900 — congratulated Ovechkin on the milestone.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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Aziz Ansari's directorial debut, starring Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh, and Ansari himself, is heading for home release this week, landing on platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google, and YouTube from November 7.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Faye, named after actress Faye Dunaway, is cut with an open toe, ultra-thin straps and a small buckle-fastening ankle strap.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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In total, roughly 700 lashers responsible for securing and fastening cargo on ships walked off the job.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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The process, which is necessary for Starship to reach distant destinations, is a complex one requiring two vehicles equipped with docking adapters to meet up in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Examples include huge catching nets, or docking with stray objects to force them back down into Earth's atmosphere.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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When an aneurysm bursts, Moore said, clamping or coiling — filling the bubble with wire — are effective treatments.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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For best results, hold it for a few seconds after clamping, then repeat from the base to the tip of the lashes to lock in the curl—there’s an art to it, after all.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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White South Africans, whose roots can be traced to settlers arriving under Dutch and British colonial rule, dominated the country through a system of racial segregation known as apartheid from 1948 until its abolishment in the early 1990s.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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And yes, all of the women — including Bronwyn, who’s arriving late but will still be attending despite all of the rumors and headlines about her old legal woes.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Anchoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchoring. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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