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
Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 22 May 2025
The newly declassified annex to former special counsel John Durham’s final 2023 report ties George Soros to the Russiagate scheme by placing a key grantmaking entity of the Democratic megadonor at the advent of the FBI investigation.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Aug. 2025
David Brennan, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Zelensky has fiercely rejected the idea of handing over Ukrainian territory to Russia, which is reportedly seeking to take over the eastern Donbas region and Crimea, the latter of which was illegally annexed by Russia more than a decade ago.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 12 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The Public Buildings Reform Board on May 22 submitted a report recommending that the government divest from 11 federal properties, including Nashville’s Estes Kefauver Building — and its accompanying annex and parking deck — in the heart of Music City's tourism district at 801 Broadway.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 22 May 2025
The newly declassified annex to former special counsel John Durham’s final 2023 report ties George Soros to the Russiagate scheme by placing a key grantmaking entity of the Democratic megadonor at the advent of the FBI investigation.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Kremlin claimed to have annexed all four regions in September 2022.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Zelensky has fiercely rejected the idea of handing over Ukrainian territory to Russia, which is reportedly seeking to take over the eastern Donbas region and Crimea, the latter of which was illegally annexed by Russia more than a decade ago.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annex
Noun
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In addition to Labubus, the trading cards collectible category is surging, according the StockX. Sales of Pokemon cards are up 367% in the first half of the year and sales of Topps cards are up 208%.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In addition to sketch comedy, the company is responsible for numerous podcasts.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Elderflower plays nicely with the flavors in the cocktail, so adding a splash of elderflower liqueur or syrup is a really nice addition.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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What else can the EFL do when UEFA adds a third European competition, the Conference League, in 2021, and then expands all three of its club competitions in 2024, adding extra games and teams?—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Annex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annex. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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