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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
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Loading your audio article Ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz is bouncing back with a new gig as a primetime TV anchor on the right-wing One America News network.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
The narrative is anchored by the youngest member of the family, Roberta.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Lake, a former news anchor and advocate for strict border security, received Trump's endorsement for both her unsuccessful campaigns for statewide office in Arizona.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Loading your audio article Ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz is bouncing back with a new gig as a primetime TV anchor on the right-wing One America News network.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Co-host Dayanara Torres will anchor the feed from Puerto Rico on the 54th annual broadcast.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
The narrative is anchored by the youngest member of the family, Roberta.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchor
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Annual sustainability reports should also serve as the backbone of your overall corporate narrative.Ted Kail, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recognizing it as the backbone of great filmmaking, her movies consistently showcase this belief.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Middleton looked vibrant and healthy while wearing a long red coat with a large black bow fastened to the collar.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Pull neck skin to back and fasten with a small skewer.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Boeing Starliner undocked autonomously Sept. 6 and managed to land just fine in New Mexico desert.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Paparazzo — a script by Christian Nilsson that landed on the 2024 Black List of the year’s best unproduced screenplays — has landed at White Noise producer Passage Pictures, run by Uri Singer.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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Cheap electricity has been a pillar for Norwegian industry, but with demand rising because of the electrification of road transport and other sectors, the cost of electricity will rise.Sverre Alvik, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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When a customs officer reached into Soto-Morando's truck to stop him from leaving, Soto-Morando propelled toward the gate and crashed into a pillar on the United States side, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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Gabriel led the Ducks to a perfect 13-0 record, securing the Big Ten Championship against Penn State and the top seed in the College Football Playoff.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Jake Sullivan, Biden's national security adviser, traveled to Israel this week in a final effort to secure a cease-fire before Trump enters.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Savannah will be carrying a crew of 103 sailors and will not dock at the nearby Ream Naval Base, a site that has raised alarm in Washington and other Western capitals due to its potential use by Chinese military assets.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Silhouette of passenger in front of the JetBlue Airbus A321neo aircraft spotted on the apron tarmac docked at the passenger jet bridge from the terminal of Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport AMS EHAM in the Netherlands.Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Biden reassured the public that while the situation is being investigated, no malicious intent has been identified.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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More Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn is a politics reporter for CBSNews.com.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Buy Now See Inside a New 'Dune' Book Featuring Poetry by Star Josh Brolin (Exclusive) 06 of 07 'The Shop: Where Culture Shapes Up' by Ernest Wilkins The Shop, created by Paul Rivera and hosted by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, is a mainstay for thought-provoking conversations.Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Anchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchor. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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