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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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It gives the exoskeleton strength, helps shield the body, and provides anchoring points for muscles.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

A ditty anchoring one of Explosive Media’s most popular videos, “L.O.S.E.R.,” tops a Spotify playlist that it created.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

The NBC presenter, one of the most recognisable figures on morning television in the US, had temporarily stepped away from her anchoring duties after her mother's disappearance.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Cameron Boozer, forward, Duke: The heralded freshman has lived up to every expectation, anchoring a five-player double-figure scoring lineup that made Duke the No. 1 overall seed and the team everyone else is chasing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

“It’s all just because this is new,” Claire continued, still holding on to Maya’s wrist, anchoring her in the grass.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway