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 permissible purposes for a 529 have recently expanded to allow up to $20,000 annually per beneficiary for K-12 tuition, tutoring, special needs therapies, nondegree credentialing programs and, sometimes, rollovers to Roth IRAs.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
Presidents' Day, which occurs annually on the third Monday of February, is tomorrow.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
As a city that welcomes millions of visitors annually and attracts businesses from around the world, Orlando has a vital role to play in fostering dialogue across borders.
—David Dumke, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
Presidents' Day, which occurs annually on the third Monday of February, is tomorrow.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
As a city that welcomes millions of visitors annually and attracts businesses from around the world, Orlando has a vital role to play in fostering dialogue across borders.
—David Dumke, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Annually.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annually. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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