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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The public can also provide information anonymously by contacting Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
One source close to Bamford, speaking anonymously to protect relationships, said the forward was disappointed to be left out of the Swansea City game.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Austen's novel, which was released anonymously in 1813, tells the complex love story between Elizabeth Bennet, the daughter of a country gentlemen, and Mr. Darcy, a rich aristocratic landowner.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
James argued that without safeguards, digital assets could undermine U.S. dollar dominance, weaken national security if individuals anonymously finance criminal operations and fund adversarial regimes, and subject investors to price manipulation in rigged markets.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
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Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
One source close to Bamford, speaking anonymously to protect relationships, said the forward was disappointed to be left out of the Swansea City game.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Austen's novel, which was released anonymously in 1813, tells the complex love story between Elizabeth Bennet, the daughter of a country gentlemen, and Mr. Darcy, a rich aristocratic landowner.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
James argued that without safeguards, digital assets could undermine U.S. dollar dominance, weaken national security if individuals anonymously finance criminal operations and fund adversarial regimes, and subject investors to price manipulation in rigged markets.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Anonymously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymously. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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