anonymously
adverb
anon·y·mous·ly
ə-ˈnä-nə-məs-lē 
: in an anonymous manner : without identification of the source
They made the donation anonymously.
The problem, of course, is that so much of online commenting is done anonymously, making it easier for keyboard poltroons to write whatever they want without the accountability—without the shame.—
Daniel Ruth
Daniel RuthHolocaust denial material can frequently be found on computer bulletin boards, which are used by white-power and neo-Nazi groups to schedule meetings and disseminate information anonymously.—Michiko Kakutani
Michiko KakutaniA few scrupulous tax lawyers have anonymously leaked details of shelter schemes to the IRS.—Franklin Foer
Franklin FoerExamples of anonymously in a Sentence
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There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted anonymously to the tipline.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025
Those without fines are also encouraged to donate items, as each item will be used anonymously to forgive another patron’s fines.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2025
Some have vented their frustrations anonymously on social media platforms like TikTok, and Reddit.
NPR spoke to five current and former air traffic controllers for this story.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 17 July 2025
The first time customers discover they are quoted two prices based on whether they are logged in or browsing anonymously, the emotional response is immediate.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025
Those without fines are also encouraged to donate items, as each item will be used anonymously to forgive another patron’s fines.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2025
Some have vented their frustrations anonymously on social media platforms like TikTok, and Reddit.
NPR spoke to five current and former air traffic controllers for this story.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 17 July 2025
The first time customers discover they are quoted two prices based on whether they are logged in or browsing anonymously, the emotional response is immediate.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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“Anonymously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymously. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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