ANCHORS Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

anchors 1 of 2

noun

plural of anchor

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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anchors

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of anchor

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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as in lands

to stop at or near a place along the shore we'll anchor at Praia, Cape Verde

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Recent Examples of anchors

Noun

Berman is one of a growing number of traditional news anchors being assigned to new interactive formats that give viewers and subscribers more say over what gets discussed. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 The Boilermakers’ defensive line features five high-impact players that are at least 6-foot-3, and a nose tackle who weighs in at 301 pounds and anchors a defensive front that ranks second in the Big Ten with 17 tackles for loss. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 The strap anchors between the first two toes with a smooth leather toe post, holding the foot securely while leaving the sides and back of the foot exposed in a classic mule style. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 Easy-access child seat anchors add to its family-friendly appeal. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Following Macro-Infrastructure And Job Diversification An investor can analyze which local employers are helping ensure property stability, like in towns that have more than one industry and have modern economic anchors. — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Still, the under-13 restriction, lack of LATCH anchors and windows that do not fully open caught my attention. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026 In the show’s second hour, it was revealed that Guthrie and her Today co-anchors—Craig Melvi, Al Roker, Jenna Bush Hager, Sheinelle Jones, Carson Daly, and Dylan Dreyer—are heading to Ireland to film live episodes in October. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2026 That is what makes nonprofits the anchors of our communities. — Robert Bush, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

Art Basel Hong Kong, launched in 2013, grows with each return and anchors satellite events such as Art Central and the Edible Art Fair. — Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2026 Out front, a four-car garage anchors a motor court with parking for up to 20 vehicles. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026 Statement lighting is another go-to move that anchors a room around personality rather than a trend catalog, according to Real Simple. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026 Arca — a nonbinary trans woman who makes uncategorizable music and embodies unquestionable glamour — anchors her divahood in a mutation of body, soul and sound. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 London’s Fortnum & Mason, dating to 1707, anchors the luxury end. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026 The Lodge anchors a 3,500-acre piece of land owned by Mike and Barb Phillips, a California couple who made their bones in high-end shopping centers and fell in love with this epic swath, with its 35 miles of rivers, streams and high alpine lakes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 Upfront, edge rusher Josh Sweat anchors the pass rush alongside Andrew Billings, while a young secondary will face immediate pressure against high-octane NFC West offenses. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Sophomore Sarah Nair is a midfielder who started last year and senior Alex Wallace anchors the midfield. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchors

Noun

Hartman, a human resource specialist, watched in disbelief as newscasters ran footage of the destruction in New York and nearby Arlington, Virginia.

— USA TODAY staff, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
As newscasters and viewers struggled to make sense of what many assumed was an appalling accident, United Flight 175 hit the south tower.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of newscasters

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The structural backbones of the phalanges are 3D-printed from PLA, while soft silicone interfaces provide friction and compliance when the fingers contact a branch.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
More specifically, insects are invertebrates (animals without backbones) and are part of the arthropod phylum, which also includes spiders, crabs, and centipedes.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of backbones

Verb

Each secures and slides via a series of side rails that look very similar to the ones for adjusting height of the grates on my Camp Chef vault smoker.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
Florey also argued that the County Board cannot interfere with how the clerk secures services or dictate if a particular service, such as printing of ballots, must be bid out.

— Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of secures

Verb

Letterboxd founders Matthew Buchanan and Karl von Randow continue to hold a minority stake as well as a say in where the platform ultimately lands.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Budget planning must recognize that a growing share of user attention is captured inside generative summaries and chat interfaces before a user ever lands on a website or ad.

— Vin Sonpal, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of lands

Noun

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.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
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.

— Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026

Definition of broadcasters

Noun

Cage solved my next problem by insisting that the way to discover new things is to overcome our dependence on our likes and dislikes, those supposed pillars of criticism.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Today, the offering is broken down into three pillars in men’s as well as a women’s division, Cater explained.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of pillars

Verb

Unique to the mid-top is a metal hook that fastens its collar strap, replacing the plastic hook traditionally seen on the Air Force 1 Mid.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026
My favorite detail is the red ribbon on Giovanna’s right shoulder, which fastens her sleeve to her dress and floats over the darkness.

— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026

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Verb

Paul Ryzak, who docks his charter boat under the bridge, says his business has been negatively impacted by the construction.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Once Orion docks with Blue Moon on Artemis III, two of the mission's astronauts will be able to board the lander to test out its environmental control systems, avionics and the interoperability between the two spacecraft in flight.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 20 July 2026