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

Examples of annually in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This reduction is estimated to save Virginia citizens up to $40 million annually, as projects are able to move forward without unnecessary delays. James Broughel, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 National Pumpkin Day is celebrated annually on October 26. Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024 Over the past six decades Lucca Comics & Games, which is held annually within the medieval ramparts of the Tuscan town of Lucca, has expanded exponentially to become the largest geek meet in Europe. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024 The show will take place on June 28, 2025 as part of BST Hyde Park, which is held annually at the central London venue. Thomas Smith, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for annually 

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

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