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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

Anthropic, Blackstone and Hellman & Friedman are anchoring the deal and are each expected to invest roughly $300 million, the people added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Aside from the centre-backs who remain in their positions, these anchoring positions can be taken up by players moving into these spaces.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 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 curse of Delos - anchoring that which cannot be anchored.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan