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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Rather than annually surplusing property tax revenues from TIFs, a more steady and reliable income stream would be sunsetting TIF districts and extending the regular property tax levy to the homes and businesses inside them.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Head coach candidates are often the same names recycled annually, and owners can lean on their GMs for help, but there is more nuance to finding front office executives.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Your second tip is to get checkups at least annually.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The Administration for Children and Families provides $185 million in child care funds annually to Minnesota, according to Assistant Secretary Alex Adams.
—Charlotte Kramon, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
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Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Head coach candidates are often the same names recycled annually, and owners can lean on their GMs for help, but there is more nuance to finding front office executives.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Your second tip is to get checkups at least annually.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The Administration for Children and Families provides $185 million in child care funds annually to Minnesota, according to Assistant Secretary Alex Adams.
—Charlotte Kramon, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Annually.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annually. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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