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as in newscasters
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 backbones
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 secures
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 anchors
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
End the struggle to remove drywall anchors with this helpful (and unexpected) hack.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
One of the anchors of that reputation is Founders Brewing Company, the largest craft brewery in the city.
—Rachelle Graham, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Create predictability anchors, not just flexibility.
—Paula Davis, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
These first-ever wild experiments in mammalian mapmaking confirm decades of lab results and support one of two competing theories about how an internal neural compass anchors itself to the environment.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 21 Jan. 2026
The Today star could barely get through her words, however, as she was interrupted by the excitement of the other anchors.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
Traditional outdoor TVs, with thick bezels and industrial housings, often disrupt that balance, becoming visual anchors rather than complements.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
On a television in the background were two news anchors in front of a White House backdrop.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2026
Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Custom plaster walls wrap around an open main room, where a herringbone-stone fireplace anchors the living area and white cabinetry contrasts with stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Mentorship anchors the whole film, which makes sense given how much coaches shaped McCoughtry’s own life.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Jan. 2026
Dimon anchors decisions in rational, non-emotional judgment and in institutions that outlast any individual.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Western appeals to the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the autonomy of nations start to ring hollow when the country that anchors the West sets out to violate those principles so brazenly.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
And for mornings, Butchertown Grocery Bakery anchors the day with excellent pastries, especially the flaky biscuits, and local coffee—no reinvention necessary.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
Bottlenose Bay anchors the action with six water slides, splash zones, tipping buckets, and water cannons, while the Gulfstream Lazy River offers a slower drift beneath swaying palms.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Nelson Mandela’s legacy anchors much of that narrative.
—Lindsey Granger, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois, the co-anchors of evening news, left the company in December.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
End the struggle to remove drywall anchors with this helpful (and unexpected) hack.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
One of the anchors of that reputation is Founders Brewing Company, the largest craft brewery in the city.
—Rachelle Graham, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Create predictability anchors, not just flexibility.
—Paula Davis, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
These first-ever wild experiments in mammalian mapmaking confirm decades of lab results and support one of two competing theories about how an internal neural compass anchors itself to the environment.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 21 Jan. 2026
The Today star could barely get through her words, however, as she was interrupted by the excitement of the other anchors.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
Traditional outdoor TVs, with thick bezels and industrial housings, often disrupt that balance, becoming visual anchors rather than complements.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
On a television in the background were two news anchors in front of a White House backdrop.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
Beyond the hotel itself, Faena Art—the brand’s nonprofit foundation—anchors this cultural ethos.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Custom plaster walls wrap around an open main room, where a herringbone-stone fireplace anchors the living area and white cabinetry contrasts with stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Mentorship anchors the whole film, which makes sense given how much coaches shaped McCoughtry’s own life.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Jan. 2026
Dimon anchors decisions in rational, non-emotional judgment and in institutions that outlast any individual.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Western appeals to the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the autonomy of nations start to ring hollow when the country that anchors the West sets out to violate those principles so brazenly.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
And for mornings, Butchertown Grocery Bakery anchors the day with excellent pastries, especially the flaky biscuits, and local coffee—no reinvention necessary.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
Bottlenose Bay anchors the action with six water slides, splash zones, tipping buckets, and water cannons, while the Gulfstream Lazy River offers a slower drift beneath swaying palms.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Nelson Mandela’s legacy anchors much of that narrative.
—Lindsey Granger, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchors
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Cincinnati’s local television stations have had a wealth of memorable newscasters and hosts over the years, from pioneers in the industry to one of the most famous names on TV.—
Jeff Suess,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2025
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Trump perceives late-night comedians and network newscasters as his enemies; Carr has gone after both within his first year on the job.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
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Many are Latin American or African immigrants working in the agricultural, tourism or service sectors, backbones of Spain’s booming economy.—
Renata Brito,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the economy of tomorrow, community colleges and vocational-technical schools—optimized for true lifelong learning with apprenticeship and mentorship programs—will likely be the backbones of public and private education alike.—
Eric Holcomb,
Time,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cross Sophie, a maid from the working class, is far from pleased when Benedict secures her a job at his own family's home.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The magnetic driver tip secures bits firmly in place, preventing slips and ensuring precision.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Set in post-WWII Rome, Bicycle Thieves centers on a humble family man named Antonio (Lamberto Maggiorani) who lands a new job that requires a bicycle.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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The incident lands as Waymo faces multiple probes tied to school-zone safety.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As of last year, more than 140 countries had, in theory, agreed to the pillars.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Rich magenta hues fill the sky as distinct pillars also start to take form.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Aquazzura’s signature swirling ankle strap curves upward from the sides of the shoe and fastens the 105mm heel with a slim buckle.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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According to Military Sealift Command spokesman Joseph Davila, the SBX-1 typically docks at Ford Island every 12 to 18 months for maintenance.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Nov. 2025
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The boy’s father, an exasperated man at the mercy of an Amazon-like delivery job that docks him for every second he so much as thinks about his son, is the only person who even wants to go through the effort of looking for him.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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In response to questions from reporters, a spokesperson for Hogsett said the administration met the requirements for the portal by revamping the city’s website in 2019.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
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His remarks to reporters earlier today were the first since the president assigned him to lead federal operations in Minnesota, after Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino made his exit this week.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Anchors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchors. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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