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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
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
Much of the nation is closely following the case involving the longtime anchor of NBC’s morning show.
—Hallie Golden, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
When anxiety gets to be too much, use them to anchor you to the present moment.
—Stefanie Groner, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Our hearts go out to the family of NBC morning show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie whose mother was kidnapped — their pain is unimaginable.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
Much of the nation is closely following the case involving the longtime anchor of NBC’s morning show.
—Hallie Golden, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Maloney and junior Kayden Henry anchor a stellar defensive outfield.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
When anxiety gets to be too much, use them to anchor you to the present moment.
—Stefanie Groner, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchor
Noun
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Most entertaining newscasters in the biz.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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Tessa Thompson toplines as Anna, an Atlanta newscaster who has fallen into a life of reclusivity, until a murder in her nearby hometown sends her back in hopes of finding answers — and returning to her cushy gig as the face of her network.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Harris and Wu would continue and broaden the party’s outreach to white suburban women, which has been a backbone for Democrats since the election.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Revolutionizing the backbone of America Emanate targets the industrial materials sector—a $5 trillion market comprising distributors, service centers, and suppliers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Filipowski had his right leg wrapped in plastic to fasten an ice bag to his kneecap afterward.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Her veil was secured with a comb where her hair was fastened.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This combined with a raft of positive reviews for Araújo’s handling of the tough subject, has landed it a slot in early awards prediction lists.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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First, SpaceX's Falcon 9 1st stage landed at Landing Pad 40 in a smooth touchdown at the company's newest landing pad.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital that Andrew’s damaging behavior has left the monarchy vulnerable and fueled public mistrust.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Born in South London, Clark is a writer, broadcaster, and film programmer.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Add a Sterling Check saute pan or casserole dish to your cookware with the brand’s signature pattern, add matching pillar candles to any room, or set the table with White Flower Market dinner plates and Royal English Garden plates for dessert in stunning floral patterns.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, Rogers said another pillar of his housing plan is slashing regulatory barriers that make housing more expensive.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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A number of teams, including the Jazz, would seem to have a great interest in securing a high selection for this year’s draft.—
Mark Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Stoke Lindenstraße 34-35 (entrance via Feilnerstraße), 10969 Berlin Among Berlin’s culinary arrivals, Stoke has quickly emerged as a table insiders talk about securing.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Here’s where the premier sailboats are docked side-by-side at the marina.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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The biggest crude oil tankers, VLCCs—yes, they’re called Very Large Crude Carriers—either couldn’t dock or fill up all the way at Texas ports because of the shallower water depths.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Anchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchor. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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