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as in newscaster
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 to fasten
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 anchor
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
On the day a New York Times’ travel reporter is scheduled to drop anchor in Widow’s Bay, forces are conspiring to ruin his trip.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Main Street anchors the historic downtown neighborhood that dates back to 1844.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
And, Mr Speaker, for many here – and for myself – the Christian faith is a firm anchor and daily inspiration that guides us not only personally, but together as members of our community.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
On the day a New York Times’ travel reporter is scheduled to drop anchor in Widow’s Bay, forces are conspiring to ruin his trip.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Step inside to take in the ornate sanctuary that has anchored the city for nearly four centuries.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Main Street anchors the historic downtown neighborhood that dates back to 1844.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchor
Noun
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The veteran newscaster and five-time Peabody Award winner joined 60 Minutes in 1989.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Apr. 2026
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Ted Knight played newscaster Ted Baxter, anchor of Six O'Clock News.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some backbone and detail on issues such as water, immigration and the role of money in politics could help elevate the conversation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cotton is the backbone of Levi’s business.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At the moment of the attack, the patrol was monitoring a black rhino and tracking the animal through a GPS device fastened to its ankle.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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At the moment of the attack, the patrol was monitoring a black rhino through a GPS device fastened to the animal’s ankle.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The airport authority has also been working for months with a consulting group to land another budget carrier.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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There was no indication of a mid-air collision, and a second aircraft traveling nearby landed safely in New Braunfels.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
Noun
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British broadcaster Helena Chard told Fox News Digital the couple is expected to celebrate privately, likely outdoors with their children.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Introducing Queen Camilla, broadcaster and literacy advocate Jenna Bush Hager highlighted her work in promoting book access and reading.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Downriver from the Shoshone Falls are the Pillar Falls, a low waterfall split by rock pillars.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The carrier failed to secure a financial lifeline to continue operating, ending the discount air travel pioneer’s time in the sky, costing some 17,000 jobs and thousands of cheap flights in the market.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Davis will lead Solbari’s wholesale strategy, building a national network of sales representatives, securing retail partnerships and establishing a seasonal wholesale cadence.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Instead of going near the moon, the mission will serve as a test flight in which a new crew of astronauts aboard an Orion capsule will dock in Earth orbit with at least one of the commercial lunar landers being developed by SpaceX and Blue Origin.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Since 2022, Russia has dropped thousands of mines across the Black Sea, presaging Iran's Hormuz blockade by using underwater explosives to deter vessels from docking in Ukraine's Black Sea ports.—
Aidan Stretch,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Anchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchor. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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