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
Arden Farhi, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated Wednesday that Moscow’s fundamental terms are unchanged, with Putin insisting that Ukraine pull its troops from the four regions — Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia — that Russia illegally annexed in September 2022 but hasn’t fully captured.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
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Noun
Aboard Air Force One on Sunday, the president shared new architectural renderings of the ballroom which showed the annex's south face without a grand staircase that had been in previous iterations, including the design that CFA had approved.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Some of the land that is not needed for the project may be sold to the Will County Forest Preserve District, and there are talks about annexing into Homer Glen, North said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated Wednesday that Moscow’s fundamental terms are unchanged, with Putin insisting that Ukraine pull its troops from the four regions — Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia — that Russia illegally annexed in September 2022 but hasn’t fully captured.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annex
Noun
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In addition to the all-hours gym, there is a squash court for those who want to practice their serve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Pulte will remain as chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and FHFA director in addition to acting as national intelligence director.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 June 2026
Verb
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At a celebratory exhibition match last week in the capital, under the watchful eye of the supreme leader, Naegohyang faced off against the under-17s team, who just added an Asian Cup to their impressive array of silverware, trouncing Japan 5-1 in the final.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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There were police on the scene at the time of the shooting and heard the shots, officials said, adding that there was a large police presence including off-duty officers who were working for the festival.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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“Annex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annex. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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