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as in securing
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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as in landing
to stop at or near a place along the shore
we'll anchor at Praia, Cape Verde
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Recent Examples of anchoring
His earliest proposal was far more radical, with two fully cantilevered floors balanced dramatically atop four pillars and a giant glass fireplace anchoring an enormous central living room.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Unapologetic Foods is both name and mantra of the restaurant group behind this brash canteen anchoring one end of the Essex Market.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Authorities plan strict evacuation protocols with the ship anchoring offshore while passengers are ferried ashore, as health officials track dozens who already disembarked before the outbreak was detected.
—Iain Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The Vaile Mansion, a 31-room Victorian haven anchoring Independence’s historic district, changed hands three times before its final owner donated it to the city in 1983.
—Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
By anchoring growth in a robust omnichannel strategy and a granular understanding of marketing ROI, brands can navigate the transition from viral moments to long-term market leadership.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Since its debut, Rafael Amaya’s portrayal of Aurelio Casillas has become one of the most recognizable in Spanish-language television, anchoring a franchise that has captivated audiences for nearly a decade.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Chris Olvera, Sophomore, Arlington Sam Houston Olvera scored four goals from the right back position while anchoring a backline that conceded just seven goals in district, earning District 8-6A First Team All District honors.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Contemporary, timeless, and deeply intimate in its candor, Scenes From The Divide honored all viewpoints about Mamdani’s potential impact on the Jewish community by anchoring the title in a thoughtful, compassionate lead seeking understanding from voters.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Unapologetic Foods is both name and mantra of the restaurant group behind this brash canteen anchoring one end of the Essex Market.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Authorities plan strict evacuation protocols with the ship anchoring offshore while passengers are ferried ashore, as health officials track dozens who already disembarked before the outbreak was detected.
—Iain Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The Vaile Mansion, a 31-room Victorian haven anchoring Independence’s historic district, changed hands three times before its final owner donated it to the city in 1983.
—Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
By anchoring growth in a robust omnichannel strategy and a granular understanding of marketing ROI, brands can navigate the transition from viral moments to long-term market leadership.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Since its debut, Rafael Amaya’s portrayal of Aurelio Casillas has become one of the most recognizable in Spanish-language television, anchoring a franchise that has captivated audiences for nearly a decade.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Chris Olvera, Sophomore, Arlington Sam Houston Olvera scored four goals from the right back position while anchoring a backline that conceded just seven goals in district, earning District 8-6A First Team All District honors.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Contemporary, timeless, and deeply intimate in its candor, Scenes From The Divide honored all viewpoints about Mamdani’s potential impact on the Jewish community by anchoring the title in a thoughtful, compassionate lead seeking understanding from voters.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchoring
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The family of a woman who was killed in a mass shooting at a Kansas City nightclub in 2023 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the club and man charged in the mass shooting, alleging the club’s owners were negligent in not securing the business properly.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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Before that, Kennedy had been chair of the majority caucus and led the redrawing of legislative and congressional districts after the 2020 Census, securing Republican majorities.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Upon landing at the international airport in Conakry, which is named after his father, he was greeted by Guinea’s foreign minister.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Coby White was finally traded after alternating between both backcourt positions and being a starter before landing as Charlotte’s bench gunner to end the season.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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In a video shared on Facebook by comedian Mike Goldstein, the man can be seen stumbling out of the bathroom while still fastening his belt.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Lyonne, who was reportedly boarding a red-eye flight to New York City on Delta Air Lines, was allegedly escorted off the plane after failing to follow flight instructions, per the outlet, which included closing her laptop and fastening her seatbelt before takeoff.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The tax would apply to cruise passengers docking in Barcelona.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The complex process requires two Starships equipped with docking adapters to meet in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Instead of rotating for adjusting its opening, the Renchi features jaws that slide along a linear axis with 12 locking plates for clamping force.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 May 2026
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The plush cushioning in the earcups, leatherette finish, and modest clamping force hold them securely.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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In her 2018 memoir about her sobriety, Leslie Jamison describes arriving at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop decades after Cheever and Carver taught there.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Maritime tracking data from the trade intelligence firm Kpler shows the Yantar was in the area in January last year, mooring in Egypt then Algeria, and then sending one position ping 20 km (12 miles) from the last position of the Ursa Major on January 15.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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“Anchoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchoring. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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