as in adding
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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Recent Examples of annexing
If Washington overtly interferes in European elections or takes the dramatic step of annexing Greenland, the postwar alliance framework, already strained, could fracture.
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Ian Bremmer, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
The president reiterated his support for annexing Greenland, a territory of Denmark, while talking with reporters.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 5 Jan. 2026
Trump has argued that annexing Greenland is a national security necessity, noting its mass of critical minerals and strategic location.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
According to the deal, Israel is prohibited from permanently occupying or annexing the enclave.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
In addition to its strategic defense location, rare earths are even a reason Trump continues to show interest in annexing Greenland from Denmark.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025
Capturing and officially annexing the Donbas region would enable Russia to create a land bridge to Crimea, a crucial military and trading hub for Moscow.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025
But that plan fell flat when city officials voted against annexing the property into municipal borders.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Tragically, Putin’s blatant disregard for international law when invading and annexing Ukraine in 2022 is frequently compared to the American invasion of Iraq.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annexing
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Hopper saw a 40% increase in air travelers, adding its Disruption Assistance feature – which allows users to instantly rebook if their flight is delayed or canceled, or get a refund – overnight following the DOT’s announcement.—
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Every venue was upgraded to meet demand, with multiple cities adding extra dates, including a triumphant hometown finale in New York City.—
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“Annexing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annexing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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