anonymously

adverb

anon·​y·​mous·​ly ə-ˈnä-nə-məs-lē How to pronounce anonymously (audio)
: 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
Holocaust 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
A few scrupulous tax lawyers have anonymously leaked details of shelter schemes to the IRS.Franklin Foer

Examples of anonymously in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Anyone with information can contact the police at 414-935-7360 or contact them anonymously at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips. David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024 The podcast invites special guests to dish over everyday gossip anonymously submitted by listeners. Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024 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

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Word History

Etymology

anonymous + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anonymously was in 1699

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“Anonymously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymously. Accessed 7 May. 2024.

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