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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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The principal suite, meanwhile, is located in a separate annex and has its own outdoor shower. — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026 This book’s story The book — about 2 feet by 2 feet — was found by Nancy and John Flannery of Wheaton, as Nancy Flannery was taking inventory of Wheaton Historic Preservation Council items stored in the basement of an annex at Wheaton’s city hall. — Susan Sarkauskas, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

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Israel regards Jerusalem as its capital, while Britain and much of the international community do not recognize Israeli sovereignty over east Jerusalem, which Israel captured from Jordan in the 1967 Six-Day War and subsequently annexed. — Dov Lieber, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 About 5,000 new homes have been built in the area since it was annexed by the city in 2004. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for annex

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Over the record’s 33 minutes, Holden delivers an outstanding addition to his catalog that’s as absorbing and realist as any rap album this year.

— Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
The Danish Dogma25 projects are financed in a collaboration between Zentropa, DR, and Nordisk Film Distribution, with the addition of Netflix in the Nordics, constituting the core financing necessary to realize all five projects.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

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Janabi said one of the biggest challenges has been persuading those who are infected to seek medical assistance, adding that some deaths occur in the community outside of health centers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Small had 91 yards and a touchdown, while Dwyer added 150 yards.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

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