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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But sources, speaking anonymously to The Athletic to protect relationships, insist the England international is not for sale.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
May Day baskets can have many different appearances—they're baskets, bags, or boxes filled with flowers, toys, or treats that are left anonymously for friends and neighbors on the first day of May.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
The expert who spoke to CNN anonymously believes China will come to the negotiation table in time.
—Juliana Liu, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
What To Know The next pope will be chosen by the conclave, a closed-door gathering of all cardinals under the age of 80 who will vote anonymously for their favorite candidate.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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Simon Johnson, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
May Day baskets can have many different appearances—they're baskets, bags, or boxes filled with flowers, toys, or treats that are left anonymously for friends and neighbors on the first day of May.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
The expert who spoke to CNN anonymously believes China will come to the negotiation table in time.
—Juliana Liu, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
What To Know The next pope will be chosen by the conclave, a closed-door gathering of all cardinals under the age of 80 who will vote anonymously for their favorite candidate.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anonymously
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“Anonymously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymously. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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