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  • past tense form of annex.
  • past participle of annex.
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annexed

[an-ekst, uh-nekst] / ˈæn ɛkst, əˈnɛkst /
ADJECTIVE
seized
Synonyms


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When Germany annexed Austria in March 1938, about 170,000 Jews lived in Vienna.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Land acquired by NorthPoint in unincorporated Johnson County was subsequently annexed into the City of Edgerton.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

It is a strictly controlled region which China annexed in the 1950s, where foreign media access is heavily restricted.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

The eighth project was annexed into the City of Granbury, which had not received any development plans, according to a spokesperson.

From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026

“We will not quarrel for the greater share of blame annexed to that evening,” said Elizabeth.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen


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