as in confiscation
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of annexation
From above, Kuna is a splintering amoeba of annexation, tract housing intercut with active farms and green fields.
—
Mark Dee
may 19, Idaho Statesman, 19 May 2026
The annexation is not recognized by most countries.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 19 May 2026
Its annexation of East Jerusalem is not internationally recognized.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Israel advanced a bill on Tuesday that would expand Israeli civilian authority sweeping authority over antiquities and archaeology in the occupied West Bank, a move that human rights groups warned would lead to the annexation of the Palestinian territory.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for annexation
Mark Dee
may 19, Idaho Statesman, 19 May 2026
The annexation is not recognized by most countries.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 19 May 2026
Its annexation of East Jerusalem is not internationally recognized.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Israel advanced a bill on Tuesday that would expand Israeli civilian authority sweeping authority over antiquities and archaeology in the occupied West Bank, a move that human rights groups warned would lead to the annexation of the Palestinian territory.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for annexation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annexation
Noun
-
Authorities warned that anyone caught operating a drone in restricted airspace could face confiscation of the device, up to one year in prison and a $1,000 fine.—
Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
-
Graham said illegally using a drone could lead to fines of up to $100,000, the confiscation of the drone, and potential federal charges.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
-
Malema heads the Economic Freedom Fighters, which advocates for the expropriation of mines, banks and land, and is notorious for starting brawls in parliament.—
Jonathan Tirone,
Bloomberg,
16 Apr. 2026
-
Conoco will not invest until there is way to recover some of the $12 billion that Venezuela owes the company from the expropriation of its assets, CEO Ryan Lance said Tuesday.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
In corporate news, shares in Universal Music Group were seen down 6% following reports that Pershing Square had sold its stake in the group, after two failed takeover attempts.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
-
During these takeovers, authorities say teens often assault people and sometimes each other, commit robberies and carry out other disorderly behavior.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Noun
-
Those laws sought to alter the reporting structure for the secretary or the directors in violation of Amendment 33 of the Arkansas Constitution, which protects the vested powers of constitutional boards, like the Board of Corrections, from usurpation by the governor, the General Assembly or both.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2026
-
This is an ancient practice that continues into the Middle Ages called usurpation.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The length of sequestration is to cover the incubation period of the virus, or the time from exposure to signs of infection.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
-
Most notably, the defense says, the comments were posted during the trial — and at least once concerned the testimony of a witness — in violation of sequestration, which is supposed to shield witnesses from the proceedings.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Noun
-
Owning Olmo has been like owning a house that is at permanent risk of repossession.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
-
The village capped several business types at zero, including day labor and temporary employment agencies, repossession lots and junkyards.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Noun
-
The name Gathright Dam pays tribute to Thomas Gathright, the man whose land the Jackson River flooded prior to the impoundment being built.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
-
The project plans to turn a 1,000 acre-swath of neighboring land into an above ground reservoir called the C-11 impoundment area.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Noun
-
The Third Circuit’s ‘swaps-first’ approach to field preemption has filtered down to other federal courts.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
-
New York Assembly members Alex Bores and Andrew Gounardes write a letter expressing concern over the recent bipartisan talks in the House over preemption of AI state laws.—
Benjamin Guggenheim,
Washington Post,
22 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Annexation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annexation. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
