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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
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Deputies used an anchor line to pull the two people in distress and their rescuers to the south shore, which was captured in the video.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
From there, the open-plan layout features a living room anchored by a sculptural wood-burning fireplace, a den that can be closed off and used as a guest bedroom, and a dining area.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
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Noun
For men, music from adolescence becomes a lasting anchor for personal meaning, while for women it shifts over time, particularly from the mid-forties onward.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Deputies used an anchor line to pull the two people in distress and their rescuers to the south shore, which was captured in the video.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
The 56-year-old recently recounted his iconic faux pas during a conversation with Today show anchors Savannah Guthrie, Carson Daly, and Craig Melvin.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
From there, the open-plan layout features a living room anchored by a sculptural wood-burning fireplace, a den that can be closed off and used as a guest bedroom, and a dining area.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchor
Noun
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In 2004, Turner became news director, reporter, and newscaster with the Minnesota News Network.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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Smith read for a few different roles — Joey's sister's boyfriend, Bodie, as well as Dawson's film teacher, Tamara Jacobs' boyfriend and newscaster Bob.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Iranian middle class has long been the backbone of the reform movement, and the driver of many of Iran’s protest movements over the decades.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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And this ‘25 squad has not shown the backbone of resolve to inspire any such turnaround, especially after the club’s inner-turmoil was laid bare last week with Tagovailoa’s post-loss remarks about some players missing or tardy for players-only meetings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Faye, named after actress Faye Dunaway, is cut with an open toe, ultra-thin straps and a small buckle-fastening ankle strap.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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In total, roughly 700 lashers responsible for securing and fastening cargo on ships walked off the job.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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Rossi’s centering pass landed perfectly on Tarasenko’s stick blade, and the veteran ripped a rising shot over the shoulder of Flyers goalie Dan Vladar.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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He was traded to the Mariners in January 2012 as part of a deal that landed Michael Pineda and Jose Campos in pinstripes.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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Gumbel, a four-time Emmy winner, began as a co-host of the Today Show in 1982, alongside Jane Pauley and Katie Couric, before joining CBS as a broadcaster in 1997.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Mesrine famously escaped from La Santé while dressed as a prison guard alongside fellow criminal François Besse, according to French public broadcaster France Info.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI unveiled a web browser on Tuesday in a bid to make its ChatGPT AI product the starting point for online access and establish itself as central pillar of the internet economy.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Removing the roof required a fair amount of engineering to ensure torsional rigidity, including strengthening the door sills, A-pillars, and adding cross-body braces.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Economists warn the incoming administration faces immediate challenges, including securing fuel supplies and building coalitions in a fragmented legislature.—
Reuters 3 min ago,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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Since the city incentivized the private haulers to offer better deals by softening some recycling requirements, the pace of customers securing new service has accelerated, Bauer said.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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One person who has worked charter boats before — what’s more, one-day charters, which means dexterity with the lines from docking and undocking every day — is V, who is killing it in interior.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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The vessel approached the United Kingdom via the North Sea on October 14, docking at the port of Felixstowe.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Anchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchor. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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