annex
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annex
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Synonyms & Antonyms for annex
Synonyms: Verb
add, adjoin, append, subjoin, tack (on)
Synonyms: Noun
addition, extension, penthouse
Antonyms: Verb
abate, bate, deduct, knock off, remove, subtract, take off
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Examples of annex in a Sentence
Verb
The United States annexed Texas in 1845. The government planned to annex the islands.Noun
The addition will be used as an annex to the library. We store our old files in the annex. an annexe to the document
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China and Russia have done so by invading countries, annexing foreign territory and building artificial islands to stake out huge territorial claims in direct violation of international norms and rulings. — Ivo Daalder, Twin Cities, "Ivo Daalder: The real threat to liberalism is the U.S.â unwillingness to defend it," 15 July 2019 What motivates many protesters are historical grievances over Native Hawaiian rights and cultural practices since the United States annexed the islands in 1898, Pisciotta says. — Daniel Clery, Science | AAAS, "Divisive giant telescope cleared for construction on Hawaiian peak," 25 June 2019 Poroshenko campaigned on promises to defeat the rebels in the east and to wrest back control of Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014 in a move that has drawn sanctions against Russia from the U.S. and the European Union. — Yuras Karmanau, The Seattle Times, "Ukraine comedian leads presidential election, runoff likely," 31 Mar. 2019 In 1772, Russia annexed extensive territories east of the Polish-Lithuanian kingdom, while Prussia and Austria did the same in the west and south. — National Geographic, "This 'pretender princess' tried to steal Catherine the Great's throne," 6 Aug. 2019 Troublingly, that was Russiaâs rationale for annexing Crimea. — The Economist, "How the Baltic states spot the Kremlinâs agents," 1 Aug. 2019 The development has since been annexed into Groveland. — Martin E. Comas, orlandosentinel.com, "Lake County subdivision residents worry over $4.1M jury award in dispute involving cable, phone service," 26 July 2019 Bettmann Archive/Getty Images The United States refused to return the queen her authority, and within 10 years, Hawaii was annexed to the United States under a joint resolution of Congress when efforts to pass a treaty of annexation failed. — Trisha Kehaulani Watson-sproat, Vox, "Why Native Hawaiians are fighting to protect Maunakea from a telescope," 24 July 2019 Town officials said that incorporation would protect land from being annexed, protect the community borders and the municipality's tax base. — Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Lisbon officials want to incorporate the town as a village, but agree to discuss a cooperative plan with Sussex," 10 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
One small group had set up what amounted to a Dawg Pound annex at the end of one practice field and provided player introductions. — Scott Patsko, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Browns first day of training camp 2019: Winners and losers," 25 July 2019 Last week, Disney announced the opening of another extension at Disney World in Orlando, Fla., a follow-up to its massive Avatar annex. — Austin Carr, Los Angeles Times, "Disneyland is tracking guests and generating big profits doing it," 15 July 2019 Beaverton owns the land and its approximately 107,000 square feet of space, including a warehouse and an annex, where Curiosities Vintage mall has been since 2013, Diskin said. — oregonlive.com, "Vendors see bittersweet change in Beavertonâs Curiosities Vintage mall move," 25 July 2019 In 2016, former President Barack Obama included $9.9 million for the complex targeting the annex, built in 1992. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, courant.com, "Downtown Hartford in line for new federal courthouse, replacing outdated space in Ribicoff building," 19 July 2019 The courtyard will also be more open because an exterior wall of the annex is being torn down. — Anna Beahm | [email protected], al.com, "New Ideal changes loft plans," 16 July 2019 Friedman declined to say how the United States would respond if Netanyahu moved to annex West Bank land unilaterally. — David M. Halbfinger, BostonGlobe.com, "US ambassador says Israel has right to annex parts of West Bank," 8 June 2019 By the end of next year, the compound is to be expanded to include an interim embassy annex providing more office space for the ambassador and his team. — Isabel Kershner, New York Times, "A Quiet Jerusalem Neighborhood Gets a U.S. Embassy, and a Spotlight," 26 Feb. 2018 Voters will not, however, be asked for an even higher tax hike and bond issue to include a Longmont Public Library annex in the aquatics center proposal, council members decided â also unanimously â during Tuesdayâs study session. — John Fryar, The Denver Post, "Longmont City Council OKs putting taxes, bonds for aquatics center on ballot," 31 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'annex.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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