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  • noun One of a group of anchorpeople on television or radio.
  • verb To be a coanchor of

Etymologies

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co- +‎ anchor

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Examples

  • Her still-untitled talk show will bring her closer to the more wide-ranging role she had for 15 years as coanchor of NBC's Today.

    The Biz: Katie Couric's Back! 2011

  • On June 9, the intrepid Curry will settle in behind the big desk of NBC's top-rated morning show, where she'll succeed Meredith Vieira as Matt Lauer's coanchor.

    The Biz: Ann Curry's New Today Role 2011

  • While Today remains a solid No. 1 in the ratings, industry observers believe Lauer doesn't have the same on-air rapport with coanchor Ann Curry that he did with Katie Couric and Meredith Vieira.

    The Biz: Ryan Seacrest Could Replace Matt Lauer on Today 2011

  • NBC sent a strong message by dispatching Today coanchor Matt Lauer to cover Knox's last court hearing.

    The Biz: The Battle for the Big Interviews 2011

  • TV Guide Magazine: When your coanchor job was announced, you said you felt like the computer nerd being asked to the prom by the high school quarterback.

    The Biz: Ann Curry's New Today Role 2011

  • During the week of November 7, Today coanchor Matt Lauer will pack his bag and refill his Ambien prescription as he jets off for the 10th edition of "Where in the World Is Matt Lauer?"

    The Biz: Matt Lauer Talks "Where in the World" 2011

  • Furthermore: Walters was the first female coanchor at an American television news network.

    2009 January 22 « One-Minute Book Reviews 2009

  • Her still-untitled talk show will bring her closer to the more wide-ranging role she had for 15 years as coanchor of NBC's Today.

    The Biz: Katie Couric's Back! 2011

  • Now I was being asked to coanchor a newsmagazine that aired mostly sensationalistic stories, scandals, and amazing videos.

    Make Your Life Prime Time María Celeste Arrarás 2009

  • She introduced herself and said she recognized me from my show Primer Impacto, where I was the coanchor.

    Make Your Life Prime Time María Celeste Arrarás 2009

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