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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
Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Much of the filming in Rhode Island was of iconic sights as establishing shots to anchors the story in Rhode Island.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
When anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois took over CBS Evening News last year, part of the network’s strategy was to imitate a local news format, with a genial cast of personalities reporting from the field.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Nic Claxton Claxton has developed into one of the Nets’ steadiest anchors, growing from a raw project into a versatile defender who can guard all over the floor.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Red Bird history Opened in the late 1950s, the Red Bird Shopping Center’s early anchors included supermarkets Grand Union and Kwik Chek — later Winn-Dixie.
—Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Bedford also reacted to several predictions various Fox News anchors gave for 2026, one of which was Outnumbered co-host Kayleigh McEnany’s prediction that a Democratic candidate would emulate Trump by announcing a 2028 presidential run before the end of 2026.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 31 Dec. 2025
The two veteran anchors have been feuding since a Turning Point USA convention in mid-December, when Ben Shapiro‘s keynote speech attacking right-wing conspiracists like Tucker Carlson triggered a mini meltdown in MAGA-world.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 31 Dec. 2025
Mister Terrific emerges as one of Superman’s smartest anchors, threading intellect through a story preoccupied with power, trust, and what the world expects its heroes to be.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Teddy Shuman is a top defenseman who anchors a strong defense, while Joey Ryan, Ryan Elrick and Andrew Gillis are key playmakers in a prolific attack.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Janelle Monáe’s viral 2025 Met Gala look, created by Tazewell in collaboration with designer Thom Browne, anchors the space, but a photo of Tazewell as a junior in high school marks the true beginning of his Ozian trajectory.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Here, an ornate stone fireplace anchors the living room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
Renate Reinsve anchors the film with a performance defined by restraint, while the supporting cast, including Elle Fanning and Stellan Skarsgård, deepens its emotional pull.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II anchors the madness, with Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 1 Jan. 2026
Right tackle Francis Mauigoa anchors one of the country’s top offensive lines.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Hotness anchors itself in the ground and permeates out from the middle of the chest.
—Caroline Rothstein, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
Past colleagues who have stepped in include Saturday Today co-anchors Peter Alexander and Laura Jarrett, as well as Sunday Today host Willie Geist.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Much of the filming in Rhode Island was of iconic sights as establishing shots to anchors the story in Rhode Island.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
When anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois took over CBS Evening News last year, part of the network’s strategy was to imitate a local news format, with a genial cast of personalities reporting from the field.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Nic Claxton Claxton has developed into one of the Nets’ steadiest anchors, growing from a raw project into a versatile defender who can guard all over the floor.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Red Bird history Opened in the late 1950s, the Red Bird Shopping Center’s early anchors included supermarkets Grand Union and Kwik Chek — later Winn-Dixie.
—Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Bedford also reacted to several predictions various Fox News anchors gave for 2026, one of which was Outnumbered co-host Kayleigh McEnany’s prediction that a Democratic candidate would emulate Trump by announcing a 2028 presidential run before the end of 2026.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 31 Dec. 2025
The two veteran anchors have been feuding since a Turning Point USA convention in mid-December, when Ben Shapiro‘s keynote speech attacking right-wing conspiracists like Tucker Carlson triggered a mini meltdown in MAGA-world.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 31 Dec. 2025
Mister Terrific emerges as one of Superman’s smartest anchors, threading intellect through a story preoccupied with power, trust, and what the world expects its heroes to be.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
Fifth-generation Moscot frames sit a few doors from Collina Strada’s under-the-radar boutique, and Dimes Deli anchors the corner where fashion people refuel between stops.
—Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Teddy Shuman is a top defenseman who anchors a strong defense, while Joey Ryan, Ryan Elrick and Andrew Gillis are key playmakers in a prolific attack.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Janelle Monáe’s viral 2025 Met Gala look, created by Tazewell in collaboration with designer Thom Browne, anchors the space, but a photo of Tazewell as a junior in high school marks the true beginning of his Ozian trajectory.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Here, an ornate stone fireplace anchors the living room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
Renate Reinsve anchors the film with a performance defined by restraint, while the supporting cast, including Elle Fanning and Stellan Skarsgård, deepens its emotional pull.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II anchors the madness, with Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 1 Jan. 2026
Right tackle Francis Mauigoa anchors one of the country’s top offensive lines.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Hotness anchors itself in the ground and permeates out from the middle of the chest.
—Caroline Rothstein, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchors
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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,
24 Dec. 2025
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Trump perceives late-night comedians and network newscasters as his enemies; Carr has gone after both within his first year on the job.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Discovered in 1981, the tiny backbones — just a few millimeters long — had not received much attention historically.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Nov. 2025
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Driving trucks is one of the unappreciated backbones of modern civilization.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Underneath the soft fleece exterior is a plastic internal support that aligns and secures your neck and head to prevent bobbing.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Pisces moon teaming up with Mars secures the path.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Whoever lands the job will have a difficult task ahead of him to turn around a franchise that has gone 25 years without a playoff win.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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The 17th annual show, which lands at Orange County Convention Center Friday-Sunday with more than 100,000 square feet of space, offers a chance to talk with vendors, ask for advice, shop for edible goods, participate in workshops and seek inspiration for home and garden projects.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Contemporary accounts speak to the cruelty and exploitation that were pillars of economies of the time.—
Valerie L. Myers,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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The geologic monocline extends almost 100 miles and is surrounded by white sandstone domes, towering monoliths, and otherworldly pillars and arches.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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According to Military Sealift Command spokesman Joseph Davila, the SBX-1 typically docks at Ford Island every 12 to 18 months for maintenance.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Nov. 2025
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The boy’s father, an exasperated man at the mercy of an Amazon-like delivery job that docks him for every second he so much as thinks about his son, is the only person who even wants to go through the effort of looking for him.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ask The Post’s journalists Our reporters and editors answer your questions.—
Karen Tumulty,
Washington Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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The 49ers were dealt with yet another devastating injury after losing George Kittle to an Achilles tear, Shanahan confirmed to reporters after Sunday’s game.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Anchors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchors. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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