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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Members of the committee are permitted to anonymously object to a project, without any requirements for public disclosure.
—Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
Information submitted anonymously to the TIPS Hotline can earn a reward of up to $25,000.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
The company anonymously monitors all customer usage and is prepared to ground customers who damage the aircraft or get edgy with battery capacity.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Tips can be called to the Prince George's County Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512 or anonymously to Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-8477 under case number 24-0019420.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 13 Apr. 2024
Those with information can contact the Lawrence Police Department at 317-545-7575 or anonymously at 317-262-TIPS.
—Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Apr. 2024
There are 18 states where winners are able to claim Powerball jackpot winnings anonymously, although there are exceptions and special cases in some of those states.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Anyone with information about the shooting can call the Police Department at (619) 667-1400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at (888) 580-8477 or sdcrimestoppers.org.
—Lyndsay Winkley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
Police asked anyone who heard or saw anything or has any information to call the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS (8477).
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
Information submitted anonymously to the TIPS Hotline can earn a reward of up to $25,000.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
The company anonymously monitors all customer usage and is prepared to ground customers who damage the aircraft or get edgy with battery capacity.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Tips can be called to the Prince George's County Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512 or anonymously to Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-8477 under case number 24-0019420.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 13 Apr. 2024
Those with information can contact the Lawrence Police Department at 317-545-7575 or anonymously at 317-262-TIPS.
—Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Apr. 2024
There are 18 states where winners are able to claim Powerball jackpot winnings anonymously, although there are exceptions and special cases in some of those states.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Anyone with information about the shooting can call the Police Department at (619) 667-1400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at (888) 580-8477 or sdcrimestoppers.org.
—Lyndsay Winkley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
Police asked anyone who heard or saw anything or has any information to call the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS (8477).
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Anonymously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymously. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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