as in to add
to join (something) to a mass, quantity, or number so as to bring about an overall increase
plans to annex the supply room so as to make the classroom bigger
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Recent Examples of annex
Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The opening scene in the annex — when Hamnet first notices that his twin has taken ill — recurs about halfway through the play, an instance of déjà vu.
—Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026
The land, annexed in January, straddles Meadow Road, and officials said at the time that annexing the land would allow for development that would bring jobs and other benefits to the city.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
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Noun
In the wake of a court defeat on First Amendment grounds, the Pentagon put in place a new media policy on March 23, relocating journalists to an annex and requiring escorts into the building.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The opening scene in the annex — when Hamnet first notices that his twin has taken ill — recurs about halfway through the play, an instance of déjà vu.
—Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Trump has previously floated annexing other territories, including Canada and Greenland.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026
The land, annexed in January, straddles Meadow Road, and officials said at the time that annexing the land would allow for development that would bring jobs and other benefits to the city.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annex
Noun
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Simple and streamlined, this linen tank top is one of the most versatile additions to any travel wardrobe—I’m even eyeing it in a few different colors, given its affordable price tag.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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In addition to traditional treatments, there are holistic therapies like sound healing, Reiki, and shirodhara, an ancient Ayurvedic remedy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Verb
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That, along with the angle of his arm—his arm slot, in baseball terms—adds another layer of deception.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Asked about those concerns, Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, D-Norwalk, said the legislation is needed, adding the bill outlines helpful and harmful AI applications simultaneously.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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“Annex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annex. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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