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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
Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
The solid anchors the scent to the skin, while the spray adds lift and diffusion.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
Glen Walker and Lu Parker, anchors of KTLA’s late morning and midday newscasts, are out along with meteorologist Mark Kriski, according to people briefed on the moves not authorized to speak publicly.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
In yet another shakeup in the local TV news space, a number of longtime anchors at stations in Los Angeles and Chicago have been laid off.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Our anchors and reporters will read to students, share how reading shaped their careers, and spark conversation about curiosity and storytelling.
—CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Two students played news anchors at the podium while three others stood in front of the trustees in the role of reporters.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026
And yet, his importance to CNN could start approaching that of those popular anchors.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Throughout the month, the show's anchors have also reflected on how the story has hit close to home.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Brutocao Cellars anchors the Schoolhouse Plaza complex alongside a yoga studio and a body care shop.
—Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
One of Florida’s largest first-magnitude springs, Rainbow Springs anchors a 1,470-acre park that now hums with kayaks gliding over eelgrass, snorkelers drifting above schools of fish, and tubers laughing downstream on summer afternoons.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Shades of Green ‘Nelliet’ holly anchors this lush and leafy display, which also features grasslike ‘EverColor Everest’ carex, fluffy ‘Cracked Ice’ heucherella, and variegated ivy.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
An open kitchen anchors the living area, which also has a fireplace and wine storage.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Amanda Starrantino Amanda Starrantino reports on CBS LA Mornings during the week and anchors CBS LA Mornings on Saturdays, bringing Southern California viewers the stories that start their day.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Her discipline, both as an actor and as an athlete, is what anchors the film.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Mike Tirico anchors the program once his Super Bowl responsibilities are clear (quite literally, the same night as the game).
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Noun
The news site Deadspin took clips of different anchors intoning the same words and laid them over one another to make a hellish cacophony.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
The solid anchors the scent to the skin, while the spray adds lift and diffusion.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
Glen Walker and Lu Parker, anchors of KTLA’s late morning and midday newscasts, are out along with meteorologist Mark Kriski, according to people briefed on the moves not authorized to speak publicly.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
In yet another shakeup in the local TV news space, a number of longtime anchors at stations in Los Angeles and Chicago have been laid off.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Our anchors and reporters will read to students, share how reading shaped their careers, and spark conversation about curiosity and storytelling.
—CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Two students played news anchors at the podium while three others stood in front of the trustees in the role of reporters.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026
And yet, his importance to CNN could start approaching that of those popular anchors.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Throughout the month, the show's anchors have also reflected on how the story has hit close to home.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Inside, a double-height great room anchors the home, conceived as a modern interpretation of a classic Upper East Side mansion rather than a typical condo in the sky.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Brutocao Cellars anchors the Schoolhouse Plaza complex alongside a yoga studio and a body care shop.
—Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
One of Florida’s largest first-magnitude springs, Rainbow Springs anchors a 1,470-acre park that now hums with kayaks gliding over eelgrass, snorkelers drifting above schools of fish, and tubers laughing downstream on summer afternoons.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Shades of Green ‘Nelliet’ holly anchors this lush and leafy display, which also features grasslike ‘EverColor Everest’ carex, fluffy ‘Cracked Ice’ heucherella, and variegated ivy.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
An open kitchen anchors the living area, which also has a fireplace and wine storage.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Amanda Starrantino Amanda Starrantino reports on CBS LA Mornings during the week and anchors CBS LA Mornings on Saturdays, bringing Southern California viewers the stories that start their day.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Her discipline, both as an actor and as an athlete, is what anchors the film.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Mike Tirico anchors the program once his Super Bowl responsibilities are clear (quite literally, the same night as the game).
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchors
Noun
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Most entertaining newscasters in the biz.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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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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Many are Latin American or African immigrants working in the agricultural, tourism or service sectors, backbones of Spain’s booming economy.—
Renata Brito,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the economy of tomorrow, community colleges and vocational-technical schools—optimized for true lifelong learning with apprenticeship and mentorship programs—will likely be the backbones of public and private education alike.—
Eric Holcomb,
Time,
16 Jan. 2026
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Sam eventually secures a gig babysitting his therapist’s (Hirsch) three granddaughters, which in turn thrusts him into the rarefied (if a bit closed) world of their parents, including Alessandro Nivola as their would-be rockstar dad David and Peet as their former movie star mom Dianne.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2026
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Jackson also secures the release of 48 Cuban and Cuban American prisoners in Cuba and brings them back to the United States — most of the Americans released had been jailed on drug-trafficking charges.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The volume lands within the top 10 across physical stores, EC, and e-books.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kyle tries to jump up the wall, lands awkwardly, and screws up his ankle.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The three pillars of the Alpha Plan involve an Alpha Phone, which is the Robot Phone that was unveiled along with the humanoid.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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Three pillars The World Bank Group is pursuing the first path with urgency, bringing together public finance, knowledge, private capital and risk-management tools around a jobs strategy built on three pillars.—
Ajaypal Banga,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 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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“Anchors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchors. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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