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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 backbone
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 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
Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
During his first presidential run in 2016, Trump spoke on raising the minimum wage with Fox News anchor Bill O'Reilly.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025
Travis Scott, who was slated to anchor the Saturday bill in 2020, was given this Saturday instead.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The development has been planned since the late 1990s, but has been delayed by remediation needs, economic slowdowns and the loss of anchor tenants.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
During his first presidential run in 2016, Trump spoke on raising the minimum wage with Fox News anchor Bill O'Reilly.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
Outdoor kitchens have shifted from accessory to anchor.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025
Travis Scott, who was slated to anchor the Saturday bill in 2020, was given this Saturday instead.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchor
Noun
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Through much of the 20th century, California’s salmon fishery formed the economic backbone of coastal fishing ports, with fishers using hook and line pulling in millions of pounds in good years.—
Alastair Bland | CalMatters,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Anger and animosity are why fans clamor for the addition of short tracks on the schedule, and the backbone to why Bristol was once one of the hottest tickets in sports with a streak of selling out 55 consecutive races.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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How to fix cable connection issues Check all cables and cords to make sure they are fastened properly.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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Ramps, sometimes called wild garlic or spring onions, have two, flat, broad green leaves about 10 inches tall, beneath which are white stalks fastened to small light-colored bulbs under the soil.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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Irene the Alien has landed from Seattle, ready to disrupt the competition.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Grunt, Nova Group CEO, lands the accolade for work on the Voyo streaming and on-demand platform.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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After so much death, the Millers, pillars of the Jackson community, now have a 5-year-old son, Benjamin (Ezra Benedict Agbonkhese).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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In short, science reveals that sleep is a pillar of human overall health.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Ricketts cited the priority that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has placed on helping the Asia-Pacific secure itself against China.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Apr. 2025
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The last time the teams met, in Columbus in October 2024, Messi scored two goals to lead Miami to a 3-2 victory that secured the Supporters Shield.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Sens were docked a future first-round pick during the 2023-24 season.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Ten of those ships departed from, or docked in, Florida or both.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2025
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In: Pentagon Politics Pete Hegseth Jennifer Jacobs Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House reporter at CBS News.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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What To Know State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters on Tuesday that Trump's Russia and Ukraine envoy, Keith Kellogg, would be attending the talks in London on Wednesday, but Rubio would not travel to the British capital for the fresh rounds of discussions.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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In the current era, in which every bedrock element of the media business is in flux, however, even mainstays are being torn up at the roots.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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While cutting back on salt intake has long been a mainstay in treating high blood pressure, new research suggests that upping potassium intake might have a greater effect.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Anchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchor. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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