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
Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2025
Tucked within the garden is also a small independent building, which can be adapted to suit a variety of needs, from a private annex to a garage.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
Trump chides Putin for deadly attack on Ukraine amid push for peace deal
Biden criticized Trump for other foreign-policy proposals, including reclaiming the Panama Canada, acquiring Greenland and annexing Canada as the 51st state.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 May 2025
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Noun
The project involves a tax deal and the conversion of an annex in the office building at 242 Trumbull St., a 4-story structure, which has its entrance off Pratt Street.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2025
Tucked within the garden is also a small independent building, which can be adapted to suit a variety of needs, from a private annex to a garage.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
Most Canadians now feel unwanted and unsafe in the United States, according to new polling, which comes after President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened to annex the country.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
Trump chides Putin for deadly attack on Ukraine amid push for peace deal
Biden criticized Trump for other foreign-policy proposals, including reclaiming the Panama Canada, acquiring Greenland and annexing Canada as the 51st state.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annex
Noun
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In addition, 2023 and 2024 featured a powerful El Niño, which tends to strengthen westerly winds in the Atlantic, making early development less likely.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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In addition to cost savings and a reduced carbon footprint, the Park District shares in expanding access to clean energy, improving grid resilience and creating jobs in the renewable energy industry, according to a May press release from E4.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Its contrasting cuffs and hemline are made with light wash blue denim, adding a retro feel that offsets the jacket’s black hue.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Sports just added an expansion team in Detroit, backed by the owners of the Lions and the Broncos.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
22 May 2025
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“Annex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annex. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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