annually

adverb

: 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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Miley Cyrus, open-mouthed, nudged Kerry Washington as the woman in spangles swept by—this was red-carpet clothing, flashbulb clothing, clothing to be seen in once rather than excavated annually from a closet of perennials. Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 The New York Power Authority (NYPA) reviews compliance annually and can adjust the site’s benefits if the commitment isn’t met. Petala Ironcloud, ArsTechnica, 7 Sep. 2026 Memberships are $1,800-$3,000 paid annually or quarterly and are currently on a wait list. Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026 Definitive agreements to be made by 2026 Ionic’s operational Belfast demonstration plant currently processes 30 tonnes of waste magnets and swarf annually. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026 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 9 Sep. 2026.

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