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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 backbone
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 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
Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
The former Today show anchor announced on March 10 that her new book Jump and Find Joy will be coming out on Sept. 23 from G.P. Putnam's Sons, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Thomas Waller, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
CEOs’ disdain for Putin’s Russia is anchored in their knowledge that Putin is an untrustworthy dictator who might well nationalize their businesses at a moment’s notice.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Investors began to worry when Trump didn't rule out the possibility of a recession during an interview with Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
The former Today show anchor announced on March 10 that her new book Jump and Find Joy will be coming out on Sept. 23 from G.P. Putnam's Sons, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
The space was anchored with Ray-Ban — which revealed mid-show to WWD that A$AP Rocky had been appointed its first creative director — and the newest brand in the stable, Diesel.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
CEOs’ disdain for Putin’s Russia is anchored in their knowledge that Putin is an untrustworthy dictator who might well nationalize their businesses at a moment’s notice.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchor
Noun
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This simple principle is the backbone of all healthy relationships.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Such alliances have been the backbone of U.S. foreign policy and have distinguished the U.S. from other past global superpowers.—
Matthew Clary,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While the queen consort and King Charles were touring Scotland in July 2023, Queen Camilla fastened the shimmering brooch to her pale blue skirt suit attire.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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Queen Letizia fastened a diamond and grey pearl brooch that once belonged to King Felipe VI’s great-grandmother, Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Until then, the U.S. had not landed on the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Intuitive Machines, a space business based in Houston, is attempting its second-ever landing on the surface of the moon.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2025
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By focusing on these 13 key pillars, India is weaving a future where tradition meets technology, and growth is inclusive and sustainable.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Since the brand’s beginnings, Valeria Campello has built the lingerie company’s pillars on fostering individuality, confidence, and femininity.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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More News: Bubba Wallace Has Epic Response To Powerful Lewis Hamilton Statement Chase Elliott secured third place, followed by Carson Hocevar, Daniel Suarez, Shane van Gisbergen, Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain, and Todd Gilliland rounding out the top ten.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The challenge of keeping hospitals safe Hospitals are particularly challenging to secure because of the way they are set up, Clay said.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The boat was docked in Westport, a popular commercial fishing port at the southern end of the Olympic Peninsula.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Satellite images taken in October show a cargo ship being loaded at Rajin port in North Korea, and the same ship docked two days later at Dunai in Russia.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The severity of Walker’s injury is unclear, but Espada told reporters Thursday that the 34-year-old first baseman will travel to Houston for an MRI.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Rebecca Cohen Rebecca Cohen is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The group became mainstays of the New Jack Swing movement, blending R&B, jazz and traces of gospel melodies.—
Jonathan Landrum Jr.,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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What’s required are smaller, leaner, and more agile publishers that focus on the mid-tier budgets that were the mainstay of the PlayStation 2 era, before the AAA nightmare derailed everything.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Anchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchor. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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