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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
Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
In the foyer, a Sol LeWitt wall drawing anchors the entry — less of a decorative accent than statement of intent.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
In late spring, the anchors will be installed on the bay bottom, and then, on May 1 and 2, 400 workers will be sent out to clean up the garbage on the 11 islands.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The television crews started gathering outside the courthouse not long after sunrise—cameramen in cargo shorts and primped anchors drawn by the gravitational pull of tragedy.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
At a moment when mastheads are leaking anchors, Grace Byron’s new books column at Defector is cause célébrer.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Open the new unit and mount it on the wall by drilling holes for the screws and anchors included in the package.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
The bold plan Compared to offshore wind farms drilled into the seabed, floating wind farms use buoyant platforms that float on the water’s surface, secured by a complex system of mooring lines and anchors.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
After guests were told the evening program would not proceed, many of the TV anchors and correspondents in the crowd headed to their Washington studios.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
Main Street anchors the historic downtown neighborhood that dates back to 1844.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Its pretty plaid is in muted tones on good-quality, abrasion-resistant material, with a minimalist shape that anchors a room.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Morning light anchors your circadian rhythm and helps regulate CAR intensity over time.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Natural light anchors your circadian rhythm and helps regulate CAR intensity.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Related Stories Legendary powerhouse performer Michelle Pfeiffer, who anchors the series as Clyburn matriarch Stacy, is the sole lead acting submission.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Most of the bedroom suites have a kitchenette, but the primary kitchen anchors the compound, connecting to the great room’s dining area that comfortably seats more than a dozen.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
Her menu also anchors itself to sourcing as much as possible from nearby farms and purveyors whether for mushrooms, miso, or fermented NA drinks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Entrepreneurs can look for moments where values meet action and use those as narrative anchors.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
In the foyer, a Sol LeWitt wall drawing anchors the entry — less of a decorative accent than statement of intent.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
In late spring, the anchors will be installed on the bay bottom, and then, on May 1 and 2, 400 workers will be sent out to clean up the garbage on the 11 islands.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The television crews started gathering outside the courthouse not long after sunrise—cameramen in cargo shorts and primped anchors drawn by the gravitational pull of tragedy.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
At a moment when mastheads are leaking anchors, Grace Byron’s new books column at Defector is cause célébrer.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Open the new unit and mount it on the wall by drilling holes for the screws and anchors included in the package.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
The bold plan Compared to offshore wind farms drilled into the seabed, floating wind farms use buoyant platforms that float on the water’s surface, secured by a complex system of mooring lines and anchors.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
After guests were told the evening program would not proceed, many of the TV anchors and correspondents in the crowd headed to their Washington studios.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
There’s the whirlwind romance of his current relationship, which anchors the album.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
Main Street anchors the historic downtown neighborhood that dates back to 1844.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Its pretty plaid is in muted tones on good-quality, abrasion-resistant material, with a minimalist shape that anchors a room.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Morning light anchors your circadian rhythm and helps regulate CAR intensity over time.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Natural light anchors your circadian rhythm and helps regulate CAR intensity.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Related Stories Legendary powerhouse performer Michelle Pfeiffer, who anchors the series as Clyburn matriarch Stacy, is the sole lead acting submission.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Most of the bedroom suites have a kitchenette, but the primary kitchen anchors the compound, connecting to the great room’s dining area that comfortably seats more than a dozen.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
Her menu also anchors itself to sourcing as much as possible from nearby farms and purveyors whether for mushrooms, miso, or fermented NA drinks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchors
Noun
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The group ventriloquized the voices of authority—parents, school principals, cops, military officers, judges, politicians, newscasters, Soviet apparatchiks—and turned them into expressions of mass insanity.—
Andrew Katzenstein,
The New York Review of Books,
19 Mar. 2026
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World-famous newscasters didn't know who Jeffrey Epstein was.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As songwriters, the Ottavianos usually only needed a metaphor, a single beautiful image, or a fun double entendre to serve as narrative backbones.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
26 Apr. 2026
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There's also a perception that squishy invertebrates — creatures without backbones — weren't formidable enough to join the ranks of top predators.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Loop Capital expects Wex to stage a comeback, particularly as its over-the-road (OTR) business that makes up ~30% of mobility segment secures more sales.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Canes tackle secures Necklace of the Night honors in pre-draft intros.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Who’s Most at Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency The study lands in a country where low vitamin D is remarkably common.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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DeFalco has a unique style involving dynamic zooms, high-stakes scenes with characters talking over each other and a comedic sensibility that lands somewhere between Harmony Korine and John Waters.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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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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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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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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If that's not enough, an alien ship soon docks nearby.—
S.C. Stuart,
PC Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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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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“Anchors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchors. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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