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
Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
This year, the annex served both Democrat and Republican voters.
—From Staff Reports, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Jake Allen, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
Crete already annexed about 200 acres along the village’s boundaries and plans to annex 620 more acres.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
These include the Anixter office building at 2301 Patriot Boulevard, Anixter’s annex at 2591 Compass Road, and the original Astellas office buildings at 2375 Waterview Drive near I-294 and Willow Road, the village said.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
This year, the annex served both Democrat and Republican voters.
—From Staff Reports, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
The 765 acre Ironstone development, which will be adjacent to the Monon Trail, includes some land that was annexed into the city as part of the approval from city councilors.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
Crete already annexed about 200 acres along the village’s boundaries and plans to annex 620 more acres.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annex
Noun
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The changes at the intersection will mean the addition of two signs that will have flashing lights triggered by people or traffic at the crossing roads.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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In addition to his robust campaign fundraising, Holland has been able to bring on the head of the local Republican Party, Matthew Kay, as his campaign chair.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But adding regular walking helps signal the body to maintain lean tissue while losing fat.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Grayson Allen added 19 points, Oso Ighodaro scored 13 and Khaman Maluach had 12 and nine rebounds for the Suns, who had lost six of their previous seven games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Annex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annex. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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