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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 anchored
Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Outrage over the remarks has grown as the Angels remain anchored at the bottom of the standings.
—Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 May 2026
The new barrier panels would be installed on top of the existing concrete barriers with anchored metal plates spaced about 20 feet apart.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
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
Andrew Staples, Fortune, 16 June 2026
Dunith Wellalage anchored a lower-order rally for Sri Lanka that was undone when Wanindu Hasaranga (21 off 13 deliveries) was run out in the 19th over, ending a 49-run partnership for the seventh wicket.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
It’s anchored to the pool walls with bungee cords on either end, so that the mat floats in the middle of the pool but doesn’t flip over.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Everything was anchored by MacFarlane’s performance.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 June 2026
The Presidential Reading Room is anchored with a rustic wooden study table surrounded by books — many local, Eve Ewing, Daley bios — selected by the Obamas.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
In May, two seafarers aboard a cargo vessel anchored in the Bay of Port-au-Prince were kidnapped after gunmen boarded their ship.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
The oil-free cream formula is anchored by spherical particles that absorb and refract light to blur dark spots, redness, and uneven texture without emphasizing the lines and pores that heavier concealers tend to magnify.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Waterford will stage an immersive brand experience celebrating craftsmanship and Irish hospitality, anchored by a classic Irish bar, while Wedgwood will unfurl its own immersive experience dedicated to prestige and craft.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Adjective
The Golden Knights play a center-release system, where their defensemen don’t travel above the tops of circles, and both defensemen stay anchored close to their net, and their center does most of the work.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Outrage over the remarks has grown as the Angels remain anchored at the bottom of the standings.
—Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 May 2026
The new barrier panels would be installed on top of the existing concrete barriers with anchored metal plates spaced about 20 feet apart.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
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
Verb
At the top, the commodity and energy giants that have anchored the list since its 2024 debut are slowing down.
—Andrew Staples, Fortune, 16 June 2026
Dunith Wellalage anchored a lower-order rally for Sri Lanka that was undone when Wanindu Hasaranga (21 off 13 deliveries) was run out in the 19th over, ending a 49-run partnership for the seventh wicket.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
It’s anchored to the pool walls with bungee cords on either end, so that the mat floats in the middle of the pool but doesn’t flip over.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Everything was anchored by MacFarlane’s performance.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 June 2026
The Presidential Reading Room is anchored with a rustic wooden study table surrounded by books — many local, Eve Ewing, Daley bios — selected by the Obamas.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
In May, two seafarers aboard a cargo vessel anchored in the Bay of Port-au-Prince were kidnapped after gunmen boarded their ship.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
The oil-free cream formula is anchored by spherical particles that absorb and refract light to blur dark spots, redness, and uneven texture without emphasizing the lines and pores that heavier concealers tend to magnify.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Waterford will stage an immersive brand experience celebrating craftsmanship and Irish hospitality, anchored by a classic Irish bar, while Wedgwood will unfurl its own immersive experience dedicated to prestige and craft.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchored
Adjective
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But only when connected locally to the car—there’s no embedded modem, so forget about remote access.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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The pilot, which used Avery Dennison’s embedded RFID sensor technology in garments, demonstrated how the scannable system can accurately and automatically capture data needed to handle garments at scale.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.—
Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Seashell earrings feel like a natural evolution for the kind of girls who, like me, grew up with a shell necklace securely fastened around their neck each summer.—
Lidia Maseres,
Glamour,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Justin Ewing said the aircraft landed in a field adjacent to the airport and that a nearby roadway would be shut down as a precaution.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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No marquee case has landed yet.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Unlike clip- and tape-ins, these are pre-bonded strands that use partial keratin — a protein already found in the hair — as an adhesive.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Yet advocates say bonded labor is still rampant in the sugar industry, as recent incidents in Maharashtra have shown.—
Haziq Qadri,
The Christian Science Monitor,
8 May 2023
Verb
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Ma has also secured sponsorships for his World Cup appearance from some of the biggest Chinese brands, including technology firm Lenovo and electronics giant Hisense.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Ahead of the game, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged fans to celebrate responsibly if the Knicks secured the franchise's first NBA title in more than five decades.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Thousands of fishermen are trapped on these boats, their passports withheld, wages docked, and basic medical care denied.—
Nicole F. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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It’s docked trackside in the Monaco harbor and hosted by former F1 legend Michael Bleekemolen.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Inspired by figures like Jack Greenberg, the longtime head of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Dan chose public service, centering his path on helping the underserved while challenging entrenched systems of inequality.—
Joel Rubin,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
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The fire department now receives more than 110,000 calls each year for fires, medical crises and other emergencies, as the city confronts rising wildfire risks and an entrenched homelessness crisis that demands first responders’ attention.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Here, the oyster clamped swiftly shut, pinching Yara’s finger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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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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“Anchored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchored. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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