annually
adverb
an·nu·al·ly
ˈan-yə(-wə)-lē 
-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
Michael WineripMore than 300,000 Americans undergo angioplasty annually to open clogged heart arteries and relieve chest pain.—Melissa Williams
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Drawing over 2 million people annually, this winter wonderland includes family-friendly daytime activities like a snow-rafting slope and elaborate snow sculptures that light up at night.
—Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
Since 1901, with occasional interruptions, the prizes have annually recognised achievements in science, literature, and peace.
—USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Direct crypto ownership faces capital gains tax on profits above £3,000 annually.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Studies suggest the typical human takes in 78,000 to 211,000 microplastic particles annually via drinking water, food items, and breathing.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
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Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
Since 1901, with occasional interruptions, the prizes have annually recognised achievements in science, literature, and peace.
—USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Direct crypto ownership faces capital gains tax on profits above £3,000 annually.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Studies suggest the typical human takes in 78,000 to 211,000 microplastic particles annually via drinking water, food items, and breathing.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Annually.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annually. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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