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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First, how does the family fund long-term care without liquidating the retirement assets that are anchoring the financial plan?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

The Flight had permission to use classic movie motifs, including John Barry's theme from On Her Majesty's Secret Service, anchoring the game in a pre-established universe.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

He began his new role as a per-diem anchor this week, where he’s set to have an on-air introduction on Wednesday and begin anchoring shows on Thursday evening.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Even so, it has detained more than a dozen vessels for unauthorized anchoring this year, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Middle C, I soon learned, was the anchoring point.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama