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

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The honor is bestowed annually to a filmmaker of distinction. Tom Tapp, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024 Golden Globe Foundation continues its generous support with its multiyear grant of $50,000 annually through 2025 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles to support the mentorship program’s general scholarship fund. Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024 On average, households might face an extra $7,600 in costs annually, with the biggest burden on lower-income households. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024 The security team is said to cost Charles nearly $4 million annually. Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024 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 1 Dec. 2024.

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