1
: reckoned by the year
2
: occurring, appearing, made, done, or acted upon every year or once a year : annual
Examples of yearly in a Sentence
Adjective
She renews her lease on a yearly basis.
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Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
However, the upfront costs were substantial—approximately $15,000 or more in various fees for application, yearly dues, education, and matching services.
—Christina Crawford, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
Four years ago, her group agreed to lease the land from the city for $12 yearly.
—Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 15 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
In 2024, Chicago set a yearly record for rides on the Divvy bike system and shared e-scooters, hitting more than 10 million trips, the Department of Transportation said.
—Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
However, the upfront costs were substantial—approximately $15,000 or more in various fees for application, yearly dues, education, and matching services.
—Christina Crawford, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
Adverb
Otherwise, the ad-free Premium Plus plan is $13.99 monthly (or $139.99 yearly).
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
Four years ago, her group agreed to lease the land from the city for $12 yearly.
—Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Yearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yearly. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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