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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 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
Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Similarly, Alves de Oliveira sees consumers shifting their attention away from viral trends to prioritize quiet, durable core products that act as an anchor in their wardrobes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Here, an ornate stone fireplace anchors the living room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
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Noun
After six years as co-host of CBS Mornings, the 45-year-old journalist has taken over the anchor chair at CBS Evening News, a role once held by the likes of Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather.
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The segment finished the broadcast, which Dokoupil anchored from Doral, in Rubio’s home state of Florida.
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Cincinnati’s local television stations have had a wealth of memorable newscasters and hosts over the years, from pioneers in the industry to one of the most famous names on TV.—
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There were also photos of Epstein with actors Chris Tucker and Kevin Spacey, and even Epstein with TV newscaster Walter Cronkite.—
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In energy, Siemens is working with Commonwealth Fusion Systems to support the development of commercial fusion machines using design software and a unified data backbone.—
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Padrino López Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López, long considered the backbone of Maduro’s survival, remains a critical figure as well.—
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Contractors suggested drilling into the surface of the dome — built in the 1880s — to fasten sheets of plywood or other materials over the opening.—
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The Legate gently declines Lucy by fastening her to a cross.—
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The Hurricanes on Sunday landed another blue-chip recruit for their Class of 2026, receiving an oral commitment from four-star cornerback JJ Dunnigan.—
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Yes, Indiana likely would’ve qualified for the CFP had Cooper’s heel landed out of bounds and Indiana lost.—
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His father, Chris, a longtime broadcaster for Swedish station SVT, has worked 20 of the tournaments.—
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One of the pair, a woman, was in the bar and suffered burns to her arm but survived, while the man was elsewhere, French broadcaster BFMTV reported.—
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The geologic monocline extends almost 100 miles and is surrounded by white sandstone domes, towering monoliths, and otherworldly pillars and arches.—
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As prosecutor general, Saab has been a key legal pillar of Nicolás Maduro’s government, overseeing cases against opposition leaders, protesters, journalists and civil society activists.—
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England play their last two World Cup qualifiers over the next eight days, against Serbia and Albania, but have already secured their place at the finals and preparations are underway for the tournament.—
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The collaboration aligns with Japan’s broader strategy to secure a domestic EV battery supply chain and reduce dependence on China and South Korea.—
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The ships − the Motor Tanker Bella I, now named the Marinera, and the Motor Tanker Sophia − were last docked in Venezuela or en route to the country, Noem said.—
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There are two spacecraft capable of returning humans to Earth docked to the station, including the SpaceX Dragon that will be used to bring the crew home.—
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“Anchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchor. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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