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
CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The peninsula, covered in sweeping mountains leading down to the coast of the Black Sea, was annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014.
—Reuters, NBC news, 1 Apr. 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
Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 and has since administered it as Russian.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The peninsula, covered in sweeping mountains leading down to the coast of the Black Sea, was annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014.
—Reuters, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annex
Noun
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In addition to Slattery, Mardie Frye, Charlie Watson and Jayde Hudson scored goals in the shootout for Centennial.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Add remaining meringue in 3 batches, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition until only a few streaks of meringue remain (err on the side of undermixing to keep the cake batter billowy).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This after Miami made multiple adjustments including dropping a third defender to the back and adding scoring punch with Suarez up front.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Current also added several college players and traded for veteran attacker Penelope Hocking.—
PJ Green
April 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Annex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annex. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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