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
Idaho Statesman, 5 May 2026
Israel’s far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, one of several key cabinet ministers with close ties in the settler community, has been explicit about his goal of annexing the West Bank and supporting settler expansion.
—Molly Hunter, NBC news, 2 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
The City Council voted 5-1 to annex farmland near Idaho 16 and Chinden Boulevard for North Meridian Fields, a development with about 25 acres of commercial space and up to 382 single-family homes.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 May 2026
Israel’s far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, one of several key cabinet ministers with close ties in the settler community, has been explicit about his goal of annexing the West Bank and supporting settler expansion.
—Molly Hunter, NBC news, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annex
Noun
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In addition to its speakers, the event had food available and activities for children.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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In addition to surf and sand, the beach has historical attractions, as well as nearby spots for drinks and seafood.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
Verb
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There's also intense summer heat to worry about (an average daytime high of 105°F/41°C in Luxor), adding another layer of preparation.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon adds imagination to strategy and helps good ideas connect.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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“Annex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annex. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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