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annex

[uh-neks, an-eks, an-eks, -iks] / əˈnɛks, ˈæn ɛks, ˈæn ɛks, -ɪks /
NOUN
something added; extension
Synonyms
STRONGEST
addendum appendix
STRONG
addition adjunct affix arm attachment ell subsidiary supplement wing
Antonyms
STRONG
base lessening subtraction
VERB
join or add
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adjoin take over
STRONG
affix append appropriate associate attach connect fasten link subjoin tag unite
WEAK
hitch on hitch up hook on hook up slap on tack on tag on take on
Antonyms
STRONG
detach disconnect disjoin disunite divide divorce loosen separate sever take away unfasten unlink
WEAK
leave off leave out

Example Sentences

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His threats to annex Canada and Mexico are at least partially informed by the fact that they are oil rich nations as well.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

He’s TACO’d on Greenland after his threats to annex the autonomously governed island caused markets to swoon, ultimately settling for what he described as the “concept of a deal” with Europe.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

He described American threats to annex Denmark's autonomous territory of Greenland "mind-boggling".

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

In justifying his efforts to annex Greenland, Trump cited World War II, when Denmark fell to Nazi Germany in a matter of hours and the U.S. sent military forces to Greenland to keep Germany out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

In order to annex Egypt, Caesar needed to install a representative to govern it.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby