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
Melissa WilliamsExamples of annually in a Sentence
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Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 July 2026
The Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates that enforcing the measure would cost the government up to the low tens of millions annually, and that much of the cost would be paid for through penalties and fees charged to affected clinics.
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Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
In recent years, the NPF donated more than $100 million annually to park needs, according to their 2025 annual report.
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Diana Lamdin Meyer,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Typically, those go to students from families that make less than $30,000 to $60,000 annually.
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Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2026
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 July 2026
The Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates that enforcing the measure would cost the government up to the low tens of millions annually, and that much of the cost would be paid for through penalties and fees charged to affected clinics.
—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
In recent years, the NPF donated more than $100 million annually to park needs, according to their 2025 annual report.
—
Diana Lamdin Meyer,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Typically, those go to students from families that make less than $30,000 to $60,000 annually.
—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for annually
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“Annually.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annually. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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