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noun

ˈa-ˌneks

Definition of annex

as in addition

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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verb

ə-ˈneks

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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Integration architecture, auth, data flows, the technical annex. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 But Anne's world grew smaller as the Franks and four others hid from the Nazis for over two years in a secret annex in back of the Amsterdam building that housed her father's business. — Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

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This city was established in 2025 and is now asking its residents to consider annexing around 7,100 acres of surrounding land, including state and private property. — August 17, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026 Taiwan is no stranger to cyberattacks, particularly from neighboring China, which claims the East Asian democracy as its own and has vowed to annex it, by force if necessary. — John Liu, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for annex

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The luxury of doing less Arriving on the largest island in the Grenadine archipelago, one that was formed millions of years ago by volcanic activity, Sandals Saint Vincent is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio.

— Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
The proposal calls for a 1,280-square-foot addition to the existing 3,000-square-foot building.

— Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

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Return the noodles to a separate saute pan over low heat and add approximately 1/2 cup of the Lemon Teriyaki Sauce.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Caitlin Clark scored 37 points, Kelsey Mitchell added 30 and the Indiana Fever pulled away from the Chicago Sky for a 113-90 victory on Sunday at Wintrust Arena.

— Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

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