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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
Daily Briefing, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2025
On top, a LiF shield chemically bonded with Ni–F anchors sealed the electrode against electrolyte attack.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
These become anchors, and the idea of cutting them loose feels wasteful.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois became anchors of CBS Evening News, in a format that emphasized correspondent storytelling rather than the breaking news rundown of rivals.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Making use of both anchors in such fashion would put an authoritative person in the field and the studio, this person suggested, while giving the newscast the ability to deliver breaking news at the top of the broadcast.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Even anchors, waders, fishing gear, life jackets and floaties can introduce the species.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Despite their playful argument, the co-anchors have been friends for years.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Unlike their earlier meetings with Lukashenko, this one appeared on state TV in Belarus, where the anchors touted it as a major diplomatic breakthrough.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
Andrew McGowan, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Retzler, who also anchors the offensive line, adds six tackles, a pass break-up and a sack.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Dano very much anchors the film, even if his character remains something of a cypher, and not necessarily a likable one, throughout the story.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Ivy cascades from black metal balconies, a tree anchors the center, and seating stretches across the open-air space.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Streams of sensory input flow in, motor output flows out, and this ongoing exchange with the environment anchors our subjective experience.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Big senior defensive tackle Mujahid Jefferson anchors the front, with last year’s leading tacklers, seniors Zirieck Roberts and Jiah Walls, behind him a linebacker, as will be sophomore Chris Sanon.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
The thriller anchors your arrangement and provides a strong vertical element.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025
Toga anchors the line, while Benton, Ingram and newcomer Jaden Rodriguez are solid DBs.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Camacho was one among many memorable Phoenix TV news anchors through the years.
—Daily Briefing, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2025
On top, a LiF shield chemically bonded with Ni–F anchors sealed the electrode against electrolyte attack.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
These become anchors, and the idea of cutting them loose feels wasteful.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois became anchors of CBS Evening News, in a format that emphasized correspondent storytelling rather than the breaking news rundown of rivals.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Making use of both anchors in such fashion would put an authoritative person in the field and the studio, this person suggested, while giving the newscast the ability to deliver breaking news at the top of the broadcast.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Even anchors, waders, fishing gear, life jackets and floaties can introduce the species.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Despite their playful argument, the co-anchors have been friends for years.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Unlike their earlier meetings with Lukashenko, this one appeared on state TV in Belarus, where the anchors touted it as a major diplomatic breakthrough.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
Gleeson anchors the cast as overzealous new editor-in-chief Ned Sampson.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Retzler, who also anchors the offensive line, adds six tackles, a pass break-up and a sack.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Dano very much anchors the film, even if his character remains something of a cypher, and not necessarily a likable one, throughout the story.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Ivy cascades from black metal balconies, a tree anchors the center, and seating stretches across the open-air space.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Streams of sensory input flow in, motor output flows out, and this ongoing exchange with the environment anchors our subjective experience.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Big senior defensive tackle Mujahid Jefferson anchors the front, with last year’s leading tacklers, seniors Zirieck Roberts and Jiah Walls, behind him a linebacker, as will be sophomore Chris Sanon.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
The thriller anchors your arrangement and provides a strong vertical element.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025
Toga anchors the line, while Benton, Ingram and newcomer Jaden Rodriguez are solid DBs.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchors
Noun
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Cincinnati’s local television stations have had a wealth of memorable newscasters and hosts over the years, from pioneers in the industry to one of the most famous names on TV.—
Jeff Suess,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Platform product management is rarely treated as a strategic, first-class discipline, resulting in fragmented backbones that fail to support enterprise-wide innovation.—
Gaurav Dixit,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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By trading in metal backbones for a soft familiar-feeling vest, the wearable robot offers a more cost-effective and approachable solution for the millions of individuals worldwide who could possibly benefit from moderate limb support.—
Mack DeGeurin Aug 21,
Popular Science,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Norton’s standard plan secures just five devices, which is an easy limit to hit.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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Booking flights a month or two ahead often secures the best rates, but staying flexible — shifting your trip by even a week — can make the difference between battling crowds and having the place to yourself.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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When Emily lands the coveted promotion that Luke had been vying for, their relationship ushers in a new complex power dynamic both inside and outside the office.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Reuters — The US government filed two lawsuits against Southern California Edison on Thursday, blaming the utility’s equipment for sparking two wildfires, including the Eaton Fire in January that damaged National Forest System lands.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There will be a temptation because of his height to draw parallels with Moyes’ use of Marouane Fellaini and Soucek, two key pillars of his Everton and West Ham sides, but where Rohl is concerned, his size can be deceptive.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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If these pillars maintain momentum, the stock could see substantial upside driven by revenue expansion and margin gains.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Watch Rye Lane on Hulu Boston Strangler Based on the gripping true story, this 2023 historical crime thriller stars Keira Knightley and Carrie Coon as Boston Record-American reporters Loretta McLaughlin and Jean Cole, respectively.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Observer reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow teamed up with Observer columnist Scott Fowler to deliver you our predictions on the Week 1 contest between the Jaguars and the Panthers.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Franchise mainstays Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson are back as a pair of historic paranormal investigators facing ever-mounting demonic evil.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Five spots, five new starters Three mainstays are gone from the offensive line, including Aireontae Ersery, a second-round draft pick by the Houston Texans.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As Stromberg says, once the referee’s office clears a match for play, one of the USTA’s two announcers calls the players to the practice desk.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Volunteers walked out of Atlanta with a 45-26 victory over the Orange, but a moment in the second quarter during what became a touchdown drive for Tennessee took the game's announcers by surprise.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Anchors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchors. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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