anchors 1 of 2

noun

Definition of anchorsnext
plural of anchor
1
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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2
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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anchors

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of anchor
1
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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2
as in lands
to stop at or near a place along the shore we'll anchor at Praia, Cape Verde

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchors
  1. secures
  2. lands
  3. pillars
  4. reporters
  5. mainstays
Verb
  • But lastly and most importantly, there’s a fourth channel where news is sourced, where the reporter secures information that they’re not supposed to get.
    Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With the title, Waters secures the Tour Finals Triple Crown for the second year in a row, an amazing accomplishment given the rise in talent level on tour in 2024.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of secures
Verb
  • Elvis Presley lands a multi-genre smash this week in America, showing that even decades after his death, his music remains hugely popular.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The film lands an emotional gut punch with its verité filmmaking style while also shining a light on the strains the American justice system can put on families.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of lands
Noun
  • The three pillars of the bro-economy White offered a similar concern, should crypto end up further entangled in the global economy.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • All touchpoints of the resort, including food and beverage, fitness, wellness & spa center and even meetings and events, are inspired by five pillars of wellness - mindfulness, nutrition, fitness, relaxation and sleep.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of pillars
Noun
  • Speaking to reporters Tuesday in Dallas, Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Sasaki is a major offseason priority.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Sasaki's agent, Joel Wolfe, told reporters at the Winter Meetings in Dallas that the amount of money in each team's bonus pool should not impact his decision.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of reporters
Noun
  • Over the past few years, the topics of artificial intelligence and machine learning have become immensely popular, establishing themselves as mainstays of discussion in most households and workplaces.
    Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D., Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • With a roster of 33 playable heroes at launch, including many Marvel mainstays that have never held a gun before, the new 6v6 team multiplayer game has a variety of faces from the biggest MCU movies to the most niche corners of comics.
    Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of mainstays
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