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annexed with
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "annexed with" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used incorrectly; the correct term would be "annexed to" when referring to something that has been added or attached. Example: "The new document was annexed to the original report for clarity."
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Part of Armenia was annexed, with the rest of it to pass to Byzantium on the death of its king.
Encyclopedias
After it was annexed with adjacent Wilmington (originally New San Pedro) by Los Angeles in 1909, work began in earnest to deepen and transform its roadstead by dredging into one of the world's largest man-made harbours.
Encyclopedias
Next was the port of Akhtiar, annexed with the Crimea, which became Sevastopol.
Wiki
Alternatively, your micronation could suffer the same fate as the Republic of Minerva: soon after libertarian millionaire and activist Michael Oliver created a landmass by pouring sand onto the Minerva Reefs south of Fiji, and subsequently proclaimed sovereignty, the island was invaded and annexed (with international support) by Tonga.[6].
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Here she shifts the focus of both her research and her polemic back a century, to the Enlightenment -- an era she wants to annex (with certain caveats) for cultural conservatism.
News & Media
Yugoslavia was occupied with some parts annexed and with puppet states being established in others.
Wiki
Israel captured East Jerusalem in the 1967 war and later annexed it, with an extended boundary.
News & Media
Russia annexed Crimea with barely any shots being fired.
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Thanjavur was eventually annexed along with the rest of the Chola kingdom by the Pandya king Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I (1268 1308) in 1279 and the Chola kings were forced to accept the suzerainty of the Pandyas.
Wiki
The data supporting the results of this article are included within the article and its Additional file 1 (annexed file with model parameters estimates and 95% Bayesian Credible Intervals).
Science
Russia badly needs a deal with Kiev to supply Crimea, which it annexed in March, with water, electricity, gas and food.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "annexed to" instead of "annexed with" for grammatical correctness.
Common error
Avoid using "annexed with" in formal writing. The correct phrasing is "annexed to" to indicate that something has been officially added or attached.
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The phrase "annexed with" functions as a verb phrase where 'annexed' is a past participle, but it's grammatically incorrect. Ludwig indicates that standard English prefers "annexed to". The intended function is to describe the act of adding or attaching something.
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Less common in
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "annexed with" is generally considered grammatically incorrect in standard English. As Ludwig AI points out, the correct phrasing is "annexed to". While some sources may use "annexed with", it is advisable to use "annexed to", "attached to", or similar alternatives to ensure clarity and grammatical correctness. The incorrect usage appears across various sources, including news and media, wikis, and encyclopedias. Therefore, writers should be cautious and opt for the grammatically accepted alternative.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
annexed to
Standard and grammatically correct alternative to indicate something was added or attached.
attached to
A common and versatile alternative suggesting a physical or metaphorical connection.
added to
Simple and direct alternative implying inclusion or supplementation.
incorporated into
Indicates a more formal and thorough integration.
merged with
Suggests a blending or combination of two or more things.
joined to
Implies a connection or union, often physical.
appended to
A formal alternative suggesting something added at the end.
combined with
Indicates a joining or mixing together.
integrated with
Suggests a blending or mixing, often used in technology and business contexts.
coupled with
Implies a close and interdependent connection.
FAQs
What is the correct way to phrase something being added to another?
The correct phrasing is to use "annexed to" instead of "annexed with".
Is "annexed with" grammatically correct?
No, "annexed with" is generally considered grammatically incorrect in standard English. The preferred phrasing is "annexed to".
What can I say instead of "annexed with"?
Alternatives include "attached to", "added to", or "incorporated into", depending on the specific context.
What's the difference between "annexed with" and "annexed to"?
"Annexed with" is typically incorrect. The proper phrase is "annexed to", which means to add or attach something, usually territory or a document, to something else.
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