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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
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Brian Stelter is the host of Vanity Fair’s Inside the Hive podcast, a former anchor of CNN’s Reliable Sources, and a former media reporter at The New York Times.
—Condé Nast, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
Beige and ivory tones are my favorites, even in fall, so this belt was the ideal way to transition some lighter pieces into cooler weather, anchoring them with modern polish and echoing the curves of buttons, earrings, and bracelets.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Noticias Telemundo anchor Julio Vaqueiro on why the Latino vote matters more than ever.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Brian Stelter is the host of Vanity Fair’s Inside the Hive podcast, a former anchor of CNN’s Reliable Sources, and a former media reporter at The New York Times.
—Condé Nast, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
Wright and Hanks anchor the film’s drama, and to play the younger and older versions of their characters, their faces and bodies are enhanced digitally.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
Beige and ivory tones are my favorites, even in fall, so this belt was the ideal way to transition some lighter pieces into cooler weather, anchoring them with modern polish and echoing the curves of buttons, earrings, and bracelets.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2024
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The enslaved also powered trades like construction and blacksmithing and served as the literal backbone of domestic work.Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 3 Nov. 2024
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Seasonal employees—who patrol treacherous rivers, maintain rocky climbing routes, and care for critical salmon fisheries—form the backbone of essential fieldwork and research, and are at the forefront.Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
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Both sported a double strand of pearls and had American flag pins fastened to their lapels.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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The crawl space seismic defect Because the home hasn’t been fastened tightly to the foundation, the house can slide or topple off its foundation in an earthquake, potentially leading to hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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The Paragon was one of few splits reliable enough to navigate through the garbage with a semblance of grace, all while encouraging riders to throw little spins, ride switch, and pop off rock-hard pillows without too much concern for landing stability.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Deadline Elsewhere, Saoirse Ronan’s indie flick The Outrun landed nine noms, and Andrea Arnold’s fifth feature Bird picked up seven nods.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Japan Times reported that the letters were carved into a wooden pillar of a traditional entrance, known as a torii gate, at the Meiji Shrine.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Somewhere along the winding road of this historic 40th season, Bananas and his angels (Aviv, Jenny, and Rachel) decided to make foot content a core pillar of their business plan.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Roberts and three other hunters secured her bear to a game pole and hiked it a mile out of the woods.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Incumbent Kitty Moore had a tight lead over several Cupertino City Council candidates to secure her spot on the council, while Rod Sinks and Ray Wang were neck-to-neck for a chance to take the second open seat, Thursday results showed.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The only player on the 49ers to be fined was linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, who was docked $10,750 for unnecessary roughness in the first quarter of the Dallas game.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Satellite imagery captured on Monday shows the Liaoning docked at its home port, confirming the announcement made by the Chinese navy.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Tennessean reporters Diana Leyva and Jordan Green contributed reporting.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Reach reporter Maggie Menderski at mmenderski@courier-journal.com.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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If the Democrats manage to thwart third-party drift, the war room the party established could become a mainstay in presidential politics.Charlotte Alter, TIME, 2 Nov. 2024
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The morning show mainstay included six photos in her post, showcasing her daughters trick-or-treating with other kids in the neighborhood.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Anchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchor. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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