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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
Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
The sound design of his kick drums deserves special mention; rather than simple heartbeats or mere rhythmic anchors, his bass drums are dynamic agents, diving in pitch across their long sustain and decay.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026
In recent years, Blackhawk Bar & Grille and Century Theaters ceased operations at Blackhawk Plaza, which removed significant anchors from the center.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Create Gentle, Predictable Rhythms Morning and/or evening anchors – routines that occur every day at a similar time – help children feel secure even when days vary.
—Jose Bolanos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
In longevity hotspots, meals are social anchors.
—Rachel MacPherson, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
Whether a single championship anchors a journey or frames a larger itinerary, read on for a month-by-month calendar, highlighting where sport, place, and timing will intersect most memorably in 2026.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The Danny & Coop’s guys sat on the couch and asked the anchors for their thoughts on the cheesesteaks before reflecting on the restaurant’s one-year milestone.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Diaz and O'Grady, both veterans of CBS News, serve as replacements for anchors Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson, who hosted the show from 2018-2025.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
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
The image of silverhewn anchors stuck, and Diodorus’ story emphazises so many of the classic Phoenician/Carthaginian stereotypes told by their later enemies.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
The sound design of his kick drums deserves special mention; rather than simple heartbeats or mere rhythmic anchors, his bass drums are dynamic agents, diving in pitch across their long sustain and decay.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026
In recent years, Blackhawk Bar & Grille and Century Theaters ceased operations at Blackhawk Plaza, which removed significant anchors from the center.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Create Gentle, Predictable Rhythms Morning and/or evening anchors – routines that occur every day at a similar time – help children feel secure even when days vary.
—Jose Bolanos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
In longevity hotspots, meals are social anchors.
—Rachel MacPherson, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
Whether a single championship anchors a journey or frames a larger itinerary, read on for a month-by-month calendar, highlighting where sport, place, and timing will intersect most memorably in 2026.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The Danny & Coop’s guys sat on the couch and asked the anchors for their thoughts on the cheesesteaks before reflecting on the restaurant’s one-year milestone.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Diaz and O'Grady, both veterans of CBS News, serve as replacements for anchors Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson, who hosted the show from 2018-2025.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
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
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On college football’s biggest stage, Cignetti secures his place as the sport’s biggest star on the sidelines.—
Keven Lerner,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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Japan has launched a month-long deep-sea mission aimed at unlocking a new domestic source of rare earth elements, a move that could reshape how the country secures critical minerals used in electric vehicles, electronics, and defense systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Godfall tells the story of a small Nebraska town, which becomes the center of the world when a giant alien crash lands out of the sky beside it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Georgia Tech lands Justice Haynes Georgia Tech scored a big win on Wednesday when the Yellow Jackets landed a commitment from one of the best remaining players available in the portal.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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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
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News of Short’s death spread quickly, and before authorities could cordon off the crime scene, reporters swarmed the area.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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O’Hara told reporters Minneapolis police had secured the scene and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) are processing evidence.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Anchors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchors. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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