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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Despite the challenges of today’s job market, millions of degree holders still find jobs annually.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
As shared in the end of the documentary, Stand Your Ground laws have been linked to an 8% to 11% increase in homicide rates — equal to roughly 700 additional deaths annually.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The Orionid meteor shower, which peaks in mid-October annually, is set to reach its maximum activity soon — offering skywatchers a dazzling celestial spectacle, as the fast-moving meteors occasionally become fireballs, appearing brighter than any of the stars or planets in the night sky.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
Theetge makes $203,000 annually as police chief.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
As shared in the end of the documentary, Stand Your Ground laws have been linked to an 8% to 11% increase in homicide rates — equal to roughly 700 additional deaths annually.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The Orionid meteor shower, which peaks in mid-October annually, is set to reach its maximum activity soon — offering skywatchers a dazzling celestial spectacle, as the fast-moving meteors occasionally become fireballs, appearing brighter than any of the stars or planets in the night sky.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
Theetge makes $203,000 annually as police chief.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Annually.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annually. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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