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

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The Athletic spoke to those close to Rooney — who did so anonymously to protect relationships — about his transformation from faltering broadcaster to one of the bright points of the national broadcaster’s coverage. — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Tips may also be provided anonymously to the WeTip hotline at (844) 909-3096. — Brian Day, USA Today, 30 July 2026 Two senior health-ministry officials, speaking anonymously, told the magazine that at least 30,000 dead (and possibly many more) was a likelier figure, and one that was corroborated by a group of first responders who collected data surreptitiously. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 In the documentary, other people who worked with Leto, specifically with Thirty Seconds to Mars, spoke anonymously about the singer texting underage girls and inviting young girls onto the stage. — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for anonymously

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 5 Aug. 2026.

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