as in additions
a smaller structure added to a main building
a new annex that will serve as the permanent home for the school library
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as in adds
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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Noun
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Three or four additions in different positions would strengthen again this summer.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025 -
These recent additions to the dinosaur record highlight a prehistoric hotspot that witnessed a dramatic period of Earth’s history that required diverse survival strategies.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2025
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It’s made of material that’s soft to the touch and has a layer of cushion that helps reduce noise and adds comfort.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The high-shine finish also adds a playful flair that will pop in your footwear collection.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Annexes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annexes. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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