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, 25 June 2025
Countries hope to adopt by next year’s assembly an annex to the treaty that would guarantee that countries that share virus samples will receive tests, medicines and vaccines used to fight pandemics, under what’s called the Pathogen Access and Benefits Sharing system.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 7 July 2025
The Planning Commission had partially acted on Mira Bella in February with a positive recommendation to a land-use amendment and a negative recommendation to annex the property into Mt. Juliet.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Noun
The $28 million Hartford project involves 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, 25 June 2025
Countries hope to adopt by next year’s assembly an annex to the treaty that would guarantee that countries that share virus samples will receive tests, medicines and vaccines used to fight pandemics, under what’s called the Pathogen Access and Benefits Sharing system.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Verb
In a follow-up email, the FBI released the shooter's identity as Ryan Louis Mosqueda, who officials said opened fire at the entrance of the Border Patrol sector annex.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 7 July 2025
The Planning Commission had partially acted on Mira Bella in February with a positive recommendation to a land-use amendment and a negative recommendation to annex the property into Mt. Juliet.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annex
Noun
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In addition to the spread, total and moneyline markets, a bet on the method of victory or number of rounds will also qualify for this promo.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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In addition to the elevated dining, first class passengers on Acela are also treated to other perks, like access to station lounges, including the Metropolitan Lounge at New York's Moynihan Train Hall, which features large glass windows, contemporary flooring, Wi-Fi, and snacks.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Inspired by the Greek myth of Icarus, the mural adds another layer to the museum's offerings. 700 Congress Ave.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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That figure should only increase in the next few years: the state added 7,000 megawatts of clean energy capacity to its grid in 2024, along with massive amounts of battery storage capacity.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Annex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annex. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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