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semiannual

[sem-ee-an-yoo-uhl, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm iˈæn yu əl, ˌsɛm aɪ- /
ADJECTIVE
twice a year
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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So should investors brace for a rapid shift to semiannual reporting?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

The push for semiannual reporting gained steam late last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

These statement credits apply to the entire year and are often broken into smaller amounts — such as semiannual or quarterly credits — that can be used throughout the year.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

The bank said it has moved to a semiannual cycle for reviewing its dividend, a shift from its prior annual cycle, to help align shareholder returns with earnings growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

The Lost-N-Found Gazette.Ryan’s semiannual collection of items found lying around campus.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher