annually

adverb

an·​nu·​al·​ly ˈan-yə(-wə)-lē How to pronounce annually (audio)
-yü-ə-
: once a year : each year
an event that occurs annually
a report that's published annually
She spends about $1,000 of her own money annually on additional supplies, and doesn't hesitate to let the children know it.Michael Winerip
More than 300,000 Americans undergo angioplasty annually to open clogged heart arteries and relieve chest pain.Melissa Williams

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Fuel import taxes bring in hundreds of millions of dollars annually for the Houthi administration, sources said. USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025 The local government and group representatives believe the move would put Wyandotte County at the epicenter of agricultural education and events and bring millions in revenue annually. Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025 Universities are required under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act to disclosure financial gifts valued at more than $250,000 annually. Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025 Aura Cost Plans from $9 to $25 per month, billed annually Standout features Protects against identity theft, financial fraud, spam calls, online theft, scam websites, viruses and malware. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for annually

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1555, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of annually was circa 1555

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“Annually.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annually. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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