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to put securely in place or in a desired position
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Recent Examples of anchored
Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The massive, unofficial sandbar party transformed Lake Boca Raton into a sea of anchored vessels, music, and socializing for the annual South Florida tradition.
—Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
The pair left The Abaco Inn bar on Elbow Cay in their dinghy at dusk on April 4, headed to their anchored sailboat just off the cay's western coast.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Ask for an oceanview table that peers out onto your anchored ship.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Economists say the challenge is compounded by longer-term inflation expectations, which have so far remained anchored.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Mar. 2026
Powell did not directly address the longer-term debasement argument, but his emphasis on anchored expectations suggests the Fed sees little evidence that the gold rally reflects a fundamental erosion of monetary credibility.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
In that way, these little piles symbolize the rigor and effort required to stay anchored, aligned and accountable.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Others remain anchored to a model that assumes familiarity, patience and a willingness to decode the process.
—Parin Moradiya, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
In her notes, Quivoron described the film as an expansive thriller driven by emotional tension and ambiguity, anchored by the shifting father-daughter relationship at its core.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 May 2026
Harry Styles' stage is a pop playground Styles’ laudable core band – anchored by his longtime drummer, the indefatigable Sarah Jones, who makes tricky beats look simple – was augmented by strings and horns on several tracks, a testament to his ambitious musical aspirations.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Art that’s anchored in real pain almost always leaves open a channel to beauty—or at least some more richly humane response to life.
—Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Meanwhile, Riley Keough wore a strapless black gown anchored by an oversized sculptural skirt and daring high slit.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Today, the Warehouse District has more than 20 dining and drinking establishments, anchored by Morgan Street Food Hall as well as standouts like Figulina.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
The oceanfront retreat features 220 guest accommodations, including 57 suites, alongside five distinctive dining venues, a full-service spa and wellness centre, racquet sports facilities, expansive event spaces and vibrant retail and social gathering areas anchored by Market Square.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
One of the two living rooms spills out onto an ocean-facing deck anchored by a gas firepit, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow ideal for entertaining or quiet evenings.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Adjective
The repetitive elements and anchored improvisations are thrilling but easy to follow, even for a complete novice.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The massive, unofficial sandbar party transformed Lake Boca Raton into a sea of anchored vessels, music, and socializing for the annual South Florida tradition.
—Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
The pair left The Abaco Inn bar on Elbow Cay in their dinghy at dusk on April 4, headed to their anchored sailboat just off the cay's western coast.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Ask for an oceanview table that peers out onto your anchored ship.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Economists say the challenge is compounded by longer-term inflation expectations, which have so far remained anchored.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Mar. 2026
Powell did not directly address the longer-term debasement argument, but his emphasis on anchored expectations suggests the Fed sees little evidence that the gold rally reflects a fundamental erosion of monetary credibility.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
In that way, these little piles symbolize the rigor and effort required to stay anchored, aligned and accountable.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Others remain anchored to a model that assumes familiarity, patience and a willingness to decode the process.
—Parin Moradiya, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Bob Ley, who anchored ten drafts for ESPN, told me, of that first TV draft.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
In her notes, Quivoron described the film as an expansive thriller driven by emotional tension and ambiguity, anchored by the shifting father-daughter relationship at its core.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 May 2026
Harry Styles' stage is a pop playground Styles’ laudable core band – anchored by his longtime drummer, the indefatigable Sarah Jones, who makes tricky beats look simple – was augmented by strings and horns on several tracks, a testament to his ambitious musical aspirations.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Art that’s anchored in real pain almost always leaves open a channel to beauty—or at least some more richly humane response to life.
—Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Meanwhile, Riley Keough wore a strapless black gown anchored by an oversized sculptural skirt and daring high slit.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Today, the Warehouse District has more than 20 dining and drinking establishments, anchored by Morgan Street Food Hall as well as standouts like Figulina.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
The oceanfront retreat features 220 guest accommodations, including 57 suites, alongside five distinctive dining venues, a full-service spa and wellness centre, racquet sports facilities, expansive event spaces and vibrant retail and social gathering areas anchored by Market Square.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
One of the two living rooms spills out onto an ocean-facing deck anchored by a gas firepit, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow ideal for entertaining or quiet evenings.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchored
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The senior catcher/outfielder leads by example, according to Joliet Catholic coach Jared Voss, who pointed to Martin working extra hard to get the tarp fastened down on the field after Monday’s East Suburban Catholic Conference game with Marist was postponed due to rain.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Fifty-eight gazar- and organza-covered buttons lined the back of the bodice, all fastened by Rouleau loops.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The jokes landed because the admiration underneath them was unmistakable.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The Sky were trailing 30-27 at the time of the injury, which occurred after Jackson bumped a Lynx defender and landed awkwardly on her left leg on the next step.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Once secured, the group made their way up to the home gym, where the Technogym equipment made for good photo shoot props.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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The second the fight began, Rousey exploded forward, secured a clinch, executed a textbook judo takedown, and immediately transitioned into her trademark armbar before Carano could settle into the fight.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Quiet mornings off Cap Ferrat transition into afternoons at anchor near Pampelonne, before evenings are spent docked in Saint-Tropez or maybe Monaco.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Recent satellite imagery from Vantor reveals that Russian Navy has deployed anti drone nets over the Borei class (NATO reporting name Dolgorukiy-class) ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), docked at Rybachiy.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Minnesota, facing elimination at 3-1 in this series, clamped up.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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Wearing trending shades—Phoebe Philo’s oversized Bombé frames, currently clamped over the eyes of everyone from Elsa Hosk to Charli xcx—Rihanna embraced her inner lingerie mogul with bra-first fashion beneath her oversized blazer.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
Verb
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With full force, a new season has arrived.—
Julia Hass,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Officers arrived at the scene four minutes later and found three adult men dead in front of the mosque, Wahl said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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The fake court language, the formal tone and the embedded QR code all contribute to an experience designed to short-circuit your skepticism.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2026
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Native culture is an imbedded fact of Minnesota’s history and now the Indian – a brave, a scout, God forbid somebody’s friend — is gone from the flag.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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The yacht is moored in a wide bay in Raja Ampat, an archipelago of over 600 islands dubbed ‘the last paradise on earth’.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The boat's seizure comes about a week after the Coast Guard sought the public's help in finding the owner of a sailboat that was moored near Brian and Lynette Hooker's Soulmate sailboat in the Bahamas.—
Adam Sabes , Preston Mizell,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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