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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2
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 bold outerwear anchoring some of the team’s best looks, the outfits below serve as a welcome reminder that personal style doesn’t have to hibernate during the winter months; dressing for February weather can be just as expressive as September when armed with the right pieces.
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Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
Kate Hudson spent the 2000s anchoring some of the decade’s most beloved romantic comedies.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Wolf’s less-than-definitive response on Diggs could suggest that the Patriots are anchoring for potential negotiations ahead, hoping the veteran receiver will take a pay cut to remain with the team.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The explosive intrigue around Kendall Jenner’s living-room-anchoring chintz floral sectional, masterminded by AD100 designer Heidi Callier, epitomises this shift.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
By anchoring every service in data, oversight, and long-term strategy, CR8 Health delivers care that is progressive yet principled—raising expectations for what modern longevity clinics can be.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Instagram drove Klein’s performance, with global celebrity talent anchoring the brand’s social strategy.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere in boys hockey action, Brian Dilisio delivered a hat trick that proved the difference for Essex Tech, anchoring a 4-1 win over Martha’s Vineyard to take the tournament championship.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Moura inhabits the raw honesty of a man caught in the heart of authoritarianism, anchoring a timely, true-story-adjacent drama.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
Kate Hudson spent the 2000s anchoring some of the decade’s most beloved romantic comedies.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Wolf’s less-than-definitive response on Diggs could suggest that the Patriots are anchoring for potential negotiations ahead, hoping the veteran receiver will take a pay cut to remain with the team.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The explosive intrigue around Kendall Jenner’s living-room-anchoring chintz floral sectional, masterminded by AD100 designer Heidi Callier, epitomises this shift.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
By anchoring every service in data, oversight, and long-term strategy, CR8 Health delivers care that is progressive yet principled—raising expectations for what modern longevity clinics can be.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Instagram drove Klein’s performance, with global celebrity talent anchoring the brand’s social strategy.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere in boys hockey action, Brian Dilisio delivered a hat trick that proved the difference for Essex Tech, anchoring a 4-1 win over Martha’s Vineyard to take the tournament championship.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Moura inhabits the raw honesty of a man caught in the heart of authoritarianism, anchoring a timely, true-story-adjacent drama.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchoring
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The service Staff are friendly, helpful, and refreshingly relaxed, helping with bespoke activities upon request—from curating art tours to sake tastings as well as securing reservations at Niseko’s famed restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Wald has become known for her ability to bridge the divide between digital and traditional media, securing transformative deals in publishing, television, streaming, and podcasting that have helped cement her clients as household names.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Low fares are landing at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) Airport as airlines ramp up service and add dozens of new destinations.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Sweeney gave kudos to his scouting staff for landing immediate contributors like Fraser Minten (Carlo deal) and Marat Khusnutdinov (Brazeau).—
Stephen Conroy,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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On her personal Instagram and TikTok accounts, Hirshleifer-Penn often shares her own designer outfits and must-have items, a Celine calfskin midi skirt with a gourmette chain fastening one day, a military-green Saint Laurent jacket with a stand collar the next.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Legate gently declines Lucy by fastening her to a cross.—
Jack King,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
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The Queen Mary 2 is briefly back in Los Angeles for the first time in two decades, and the luxury ocean liner took time to cruise by its namesake in Long Beach before docking.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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The historic waterfront stretch is constructed from 19th-century cobblestones and chock-full of cute restaurants, bars, galleries, and shops, all offering spectacular views of the Savannah River and docking cargo ships.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Because Bridges has already authored the type of plays that justified the acquisition — clamping Cunningham in a Game 6 elimination last postseason, then delivering a decisive defensive stop on Jaylen Brown to end Boston’s season in Round 2.—
Kristian Winfield,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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For astro shooters, this is unlikely to be a major drawback, and for other shooters, there's always another way to use a filter, with a bit of creativity or using an alternative clamping system.—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The suspect died after being shot by an arriving deputy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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The ensuing foot race between the Sesko — fresh from arriving as a 58th-minute substitute – and Tarkowski was never one the latter was likely to win.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Anchoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchoring. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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