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as in newscasters
one who reads and introduces news reports on a news program
the news anchor coordinated the reports of the correspondents from around the state
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as in backbones
something or someone to which one looks for support
my best friend has been my anchor throughout this crisis
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as in secures
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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Recent Examples of anchors
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
On the other hand, a large yard filled solely with small plants can look indistinct unless a few larger plants are added as anchors.
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Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
In my experience, the most sophisticated buyers are not swayed by attractive or clever marketing and instead are focused on very tight safety anchors and low-electromagnetic field (EMF) performance.
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Christopher Kiggins,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
An olive tree with wraparound seating anchors the patio, while an interior bar with hanging plants offers TVs that screen live sports.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Boaters must open hatches, inspect anchors and use high-temperature water to destroy any aquatic invasive species, officials said.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Outdoors, a large rectangular swimming pool bordered by red bricks and a flagstone terrace anchors a sprawling backyard filled with flat lawns and towering trees, and topping it all off is a separate guesthouse, plus a basketball court next to an attached three-car garage.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
This engagement heavily anchors to smartphones, with mobile devices driving 70 percent of try-on interactions and accounting for more than four out of five revenue dollars.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Construction trucks continue hauling and moving dirt across the site as crews work throughout the development, bringing retail anchors one step closer to opening.
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
Michael Lycklama,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
Colin King, stylist to the stars, designed one that anchors its matching bedscape in his 2023 Cultiver collaboration.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
Not many estates can claim to have a 1,000-year-old medieval tower in the backyard, but that’s exactly what anchors this historic property in the heart of Tuscany’s renowned Chianti wine region.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 July 2026
The Arlo Pro 2K 6th Gen Camera System anchors its security on four wireless 2K HDR cameras, providing a 160-degree wide-angle view and 12x digital zoom.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
The fight card anchors International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
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Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
After Cape Fear anchors us in those assurances, the men’s enmity continues manipulating our expectations and our beliefs.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The Most Expensive Items on the Biohacking Menu The single line item that anchors the top of nearly every clinic menu is NAD+.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Whether your cart navigates the back nine, cruises the cul-de-sac, patrols the campground, or anchors an off-grid lifestyle, this upgrade extends beyond performance considerations.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Noun
Ball and Bridges were also two of the best four players the Hornets had last season (along with Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel who are staying and will be among the anchors of the 2026-27 team).
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Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
On the other hand, a large yard filled solely with small plants can look indistinct unless a few larger plants are added as anchors.
—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
In my experience, the most sophisticated buyers are not swayed by attractive or clever marketing and instead are focused on very tight safety anchors and low-electromagnetic field (EMF) performance.
—
Christopher Kiggins,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
An olive tree with wraparound seating anchors the patio, while an interior bar with hanging plants offers TVs that screen live sports.
—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Boaters must open hatches, inspect anchors and use high-temperature water to destroy any aquatic invasive species, officials said.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Outdoors, a large rectangular swimming pool bordered by red bricks and a flagstone terrace anchors a sprawling backyard filled with flat lawns and towering trees, and topping it all off is a separate guesthouse, plus a basketball court next to an attached three-car garage.
—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
This engagement heavily anchors to smartphones, with mobile devices driving 70 percent of try-on interactions and accounting for more than four out of five revenue dollars.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Construction trucks continue hauling and moving dirt across the site as crews work throughout the development, bringing retail anchors one step closer to opening.
—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
Verb
And Cleveland first baseman Kyle Manzardo (Coeur d’Alene native) anchors the Guardians’ lineup as their cleanup hitter.
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Michael Lycklama,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
Colin King, stylist to the stars, designed one that anchors its matching bedscape in his 2023 Cultiver collaboration.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
Not many estates can claim to have a 1,000-year-old medieval tower in the backyard, but that’s exactly what anchors this historic property in the heart of Tuscany’s renowned Chianti wine region.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 July 2026
The Arlo Pro 2K 6th Gen Camera System anchors its security on four wireless 2K HDR cameras, providing a 160-degree wide-angle view and 12x digital zoom.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
The fight card anchors International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
After Cape Fear anchors us in those assurances, the men’s enmity continues manipulating our expectations and our beliefs.
—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The Most Expensive Items on the Biohacking Menu The single line item that anchors the top of nearly every clinic menu is NAD+.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Whether your cart navigates the back nine, cruises the cul-de-sac, patrols the campground, or anchors an off-grid lifestyle, this upgrade extends beyond performance considerations.
—
Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchors
Noun
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The group ventriloquized the voices of authority—parents, school principals, cops, military officers, judges, politicians, newscasters, Soviet apparatchiks—and turned them into expressions of mass insanity.
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World-famous newscasters didn't know who Jeffrey Epstein was.
Noun
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Look under rocks for macroinvertebrates (animals without backbones, like stoneflies).
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Data centers also need to be close enough to users and network backbones to provide fast digital services.
Verb
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The region secures billions in annual funding, outpacing many European rivals, and looks set for continued growth.
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The Blink Outdoor 4 XR Bundle secures your perimeter with extended 400-foot signal routing and a two-year battery lifespan powered by included Energizer lithium cells.
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Don’t miss the clam ceviche—served in shells—plus the potato bread, which lands somewhere between a latke, a scallion pancake, and a roll, and reminded us of pão de queijo, Brazilian cheese bread.
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Set a water bowl wherever the shade lands so drinking and cooling happen in one place.
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After holding steady last year while commercial broadcasters such as Canal+ and TF1 scaled back, the public broadcaster will reduce its investment in film by €5 million in 2026.
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Once broadcasters enter the Pete Maher broadcast booth — named after the longtime, legendary Flames broadcaster — they’re treated to some of the best sight lines in the league for broadcasters.
Noun
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Still, the pieces of ceiling trim dedicated to the pillars of courage and trust remained missing, a nod perhaps to the traits most easily lost when disaster strikes – and most needed to rebuild.
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The only way to preserve our republic is to strengthen the pillars of our present with the mortar of our past.
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My favorite detail is the red ribbon on Giovanna’s right shoulder, which fastens her sleeve to her dress and floats over the darkness.
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Aquazzura’s signature swirling ankle strap curves upward from the sides of the shoe and fastens the 105mm heel with a slim buckle.
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The ship docks close to town, public transport is nearby, and the main sights can be reached on foot.
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Ports of call are the various cities or destinations where the ship docks during the cruise.
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“Anchors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchors. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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