ANCHORING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

anchoring

verb

present participle of anchor

as in securing

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 landing

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

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Recent Examples of anchoring But by anchoring its campaign to the legal system, the movement has ceded terrain on the ground. — Rachel Rebouché, The Conversation, 23 June 2026 The 100 percent organic cotton poplin is flowy, yet structured, and the elastic waistband will sit comfortably on your hips while anchoring the skirt's classic shape. — Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026 Sharpton casts the purchase as a legacy move, anchoring the network’s role in civil rights battles over policing, voting and diversity while preparing younger leaders to carry on the fight. — Aaron Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 Her favorite memories in college were spent in the La Salle TV studio anchoring a show called SportsLine. — CBS News, 24 June 2026 Fix it by anchoring on outcome metrics, production accuracy, drift detection time and business KPI lift, not release counts. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Antonia Hylton, current co-anchor of the series, will be anchoring the afternoon hours on Saturdays and Sundays in the coming months. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Khemani is the serial entrepreneur anchoring investor conviction. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 22 June 2026 For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 June 2026

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In today's competitive job market, being seen by decision-makers is paramount for securing roles and fostering career growth.

— Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
There are Americans who rely on them, and the lowest disruption way forward is to create a pathway to staying here while securing our southern border.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of securing

Verb

The Miami Heat was successful in landing its top target this offseason, trading for two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
In terms of threading the needle between the experimentation and playing Lestat does before landing on a style that’s uniquely his, Lestat’s preference for musical exploration is akin to Hart’s own.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of landing

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Next, four more Artemis III astronauts are due in 2027 to test docking capabilities with two commercial lunar landers in Earth orbit.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 July 2026
By banning a cruise ship full of American LGBTQ+ travelers from docking in its country’s ports, Turkish authorities have drawn the wrath of Broadway’s formidable Patti LuPone.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 July 2026

Definition of docking

Verb

Meanwhile, special bags and a clamping system lock away smells that put a damper on cuddle time with your sweet new arrival.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026
However, instead of the pilot starting the engines during pushback and the tug disconnecting afterward, TaxiBot remains attached to the nose gear via a specialized pivoting clamping platform.

— David Szondy June 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2026

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Friends of both Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs football star tight end began arriving mid-afternoon in a steady stream of SUVs.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly, were spotted leaving their hotel en route to the celebration, while Fox Sports personalities Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson were also seen arriving for the event.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

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One tech mogul asked if the harbor could accommodate mooring a 100-foot sailboat.

— Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 27 June 2026
Maritime tracking data from the trade intelligence firm Kpler shows the Yantar was in the area in January last year, mooring in Egypt then Algeria, and then sending one position ping 20 km (12 miles) from the last position of the Ursa Major on January 15.

— Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 12 May 2026

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