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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
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
THR‘s first-place wins included best website, journalist of the year honors for Gary Baum and Seth Abramovitch, best film critic for David Rooney, and best audio anchor/host for Scott Feinberg.
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Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Drafted 77th overall, McClellan is projected to anchor the nose tackle position in the new 3-4 scheme, with coaches praising his versatility, size, and advanced football IQ as a potential difference-maker.
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Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Noun
Ball and Bridges were also two of the best four players the Hornets had last season (along with Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel who are staying and will be among the anchors of the 2026-27 team).
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Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
THR‘s first-place wins included best website, journalist of the year honors for Gary Baum and Seth Abramovitch, best film critic for David Rooney, and best audio anchor/host for Scott Feinberg.
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Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Verb
Oil tankers and cargo vessels are anchored off the coast of Oman after being stranded for days as congestion at Port Sultan Qaboos has prevented them from docking on June 23, 2026 in Muscat, Oman.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Drafted 77th overall, McClellan is projected to anchor the nose tackle position in the new 3-4 scheme, with coaches praising his versatility, size, and advanced football IQ as a potential difference-maker.
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Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchor
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Murder at The Hawaii Theatre alongside KHON-TV Hawaii newscaster Joe Moore.
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The most immediately notable moment in the trailer was Emily Blunt’s newscaster breaking out in alien-speak during the weather report, but what happens right after that is truly astounding.
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Building a century of infrastructure What Bucyrus built in South Milwaukee fanned out across the country, shaping the backbone of modern America.
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Brut Champagne gives the drink its backbone—its acidity stays crisp against the other players, keeping the drink focused and bright.
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Technicians seated along an assembly line were fastening artificial tendons to the fingers to link them with actuators in the wrist.
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The top featured a corset bodice with lace fastening in the back in red, blue and white stripes.
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Your unconventional ideas land better when people can experience them instead of only hearing about them.
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That lowers the chance of landing on a fake claim page built to steal your information.
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On Thursday, photos released by state broadcaster IRIB showed the commander sitting next to Khamenei’s casket during a farewell ceremony in Tehran.
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Oraiokastro Mayor Pandelis Tsakiris said on Greece’s state broadcaster ERT that several businesses and homes were damaged but a clearer picture would emerge after authorities conducted a full evaluation.
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The only way to preserve our republic is to strengthen the pillars of our present with the mortar of our past.
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These clips, showing first-person views from drones striking military and logistical sites, have become a pillar of Ukraine’s wartime propaganda efforts to illustrate battlefield successes against Russia.
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Chapman allowed back-to-back singles after his milestone strikeout, but got Jo Adell to ground into a double play to secure his 17th save.
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Chapman gave up back-to-back singles after his milestone strikeout, but got Jo Adell to ground into a double play to secure his 17th save.
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The cruise, which departs from Greece on July 5, was expected to dock in the Turkish port town of Kuşadası two days later, followed by a trip to Istanbul, according to Atlantis Events, which is organizing the voyage.
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According to ship tracking data site MarineTraffic, the ship is docked at a Greek island as of June 3.
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“Anchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchor. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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