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anonymously

American

[uh-non-uh-muhs-lee] / əˈnɒn ə məs li /

adverb

without giving a name.

If you wish to write your story from a man's point of view, either using your name or anonymously, I will post it for you.

Etymology

Origin of anonymously

anonymous ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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The complaint, filed by the Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office, is the second insider-trading case that authorities have brought over trades on Polymarket, a popular betting platform that allows users to trade anonymously.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The sources comment anonymously because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the case.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

They said anyone with concerns about a child's welfare could contact their helpline anonymously.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Four people who are familiar with the negotiations, speaking anonymously to the New York Times, confirmed that the proposal is real.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

On reflection, anonymity sounded like a fine idea to me, and I said, “Do you think I could enter anonymously? That would be all right with me.”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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