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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The target would adjust annually for inflation.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
This happened annually, on cue.
—Margaret Moorman, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
Schedule a deep clean annually to prevent excess dust from building up in your vents.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
Replace the batteries in your detectors annually.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
This happened annually, on cue.
—Margaret Moorman, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
Schedule a deep clean annually to prevent excess dust from building up in your vents.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
Replace the batteries in your detectors annually.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Annually.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annually. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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