ANCHOR Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈaŋ-kər

Definition of anchor

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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verb

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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as in to land

to stop at or near a place along the shore we'll anchor at Praia, Cape Verde

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Recent Examples of anchor

Noun

When that happens, a client who does not understand their plan has no anchor to return to. — Deric Ned, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The New England chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is honoring longtime WBZ-TV News anchors Lisa Hughes and David Wade with a prestigious award. — Wbz-News Staff, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Verb

Investors can anchor to $285, the low the market rejected and the higher low the whole uptrend rests on. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 Separate areas for lounging, dining and a drinks station, anchored by rugs, planter clusters or furniture changes, will become the default design brief. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anchor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchor

Noun

This is the second novel written by journalist Vallés, a veteran newscaster who anchors the evening news on Spanish broadcaster Antena 3.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
Members of the media were given a walkthrough of Nightmares early Thursday morning, leading to plenty of shrieks from area newscasters.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of newscaster

Noun

The language that’s known as the backbone of the internet is now subject to what experts describe as one of the most notable vulnerabilities in recent memory.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Stocchetto’s son Maurizio, the current owner, marked the 50th anniversary with a light refurbishment but one that kept the vintage backbone intact, from the brocades and mirrors to the marble floor and dark wood panels.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of backbone

Verb

Paired with her chocolate brown booties, Camilla donned a black wool trench coat with button closures fastening the collar in place, layered over what appeared to be a cowl-neck blouse with a floral-esque pattern.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
So, fellow Chicagoans, fasten your seatbelts and prepare for the wildest, most unnerving rollercoaster ride of the four budget cycles that have comprised the city’s Brandon Johnson Experience.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of fasten

Noun

In a report aired by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, Beijing said Japanese ships and aircraft repeatedly shadowed the Liaoning group during far-sea training in June.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Netanyahu described the Channel 12 report as nonsense during an appearance on another broadcaster, Channel 14.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of broadcaster

Noun

Innovation will always be an important pillar of the award, said Christiane Dolva, the philanthropic organization’s head of innovation, research and demonstration.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Dedicated to the god Amun, it is known for its beautiful pillars and intricate carvings.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of pillar

Verb

Adding to the uncertainty, Israel's election appeared headed for a political stalemate, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, securing a clear path to a governing majority.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
The exit polls suggested his opponents — led by Netanyahu’s chief rival, Gadi Eisenkot, who also rallied exuberant supporters in Tel Aviv early on Wednesday — could secure a solid majority in the next parliament.

— Giovanna Dell'Orto, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of secure

Verb

After the shuttle left, astronauts used the space station's robotic arm to move the shuttle docking port out of the way at the Destiny module.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The SpaceX plan The biggest ask SpaceX engineers had in meetings with NASA in early 2026 was removing the requirement to dock with Orion in a near-rectilinear halo orbit around the Moon.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

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