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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According to the Harris Poll, commissioned by Open Doors Organization, Americans with mobility disabilities spend approximately $58.2 billion annually on leisure travel, taking nearly as many trips as travelers without mobility issues (Bloomberg). Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 The security team is said to cost the king nearly $4 million annually. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025 Between 19 million and 23 million tons of plastic waste leak into aquatic ecosystems annually, which could jump 50% by 2040 without urgent action, according to the UN. Jennifer McDermott, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025 Now, athletes are not only cashing in on NIL deals, but thanks to the House settlement, schools themselves will be paying players directly – up to $20.5 million annually, per institution. Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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