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anchoring

VERB

hold, be held securely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attach dock fasten fix moor secure tie up

STRONG

berth catch drop imbed plant stay tie

WEAK

make port

Antonyms

STRONGEST

detach disconnect loose loosen unfasten

STRONG

lose

WEAK

let go

Example Sentences

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Anchoring the rhythm section with him was bassist Bill Wyman, who was recruited more for his spare VOX AC30 amp that the guitarists could plug into than for his musical skills.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Anchoring Subaru’s SUV lineup, the all-wheel drive, subcompact 2026 Subaru Crosstrek combines a go-anywhere attitude with solid fuel economy and adventurous flair.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

Anchoring is the tendency for people to overly rely on the first piece of information they hear.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

Anchoring the room is a table, red and oblong, adorned with fake succulents in purple pots.

From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2023

Anchoring the two worlds together was Kaisa, who stood there for one moment looking back at her, and then continued on into the ballroom.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo