anonymously
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of anonymously
Example Sentences
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The Backrooms began with a single unsettling image posted anonymously online: a claustrophobic warren of tawdrily yellow, windowless rooms with aged carpets and harsh overhead fluorescent lights.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
In late June, authorities also removed a statue from a park in Mudon, in southern Mon state, said a resident speaking anonymously.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
You can contact us anonymously on Signal, an encrypted, secure app, or on Whatsapp, via phone or through email:
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
Getting a firm grip on the market is nearly impossible, because much of the industry isn’t regulated, and transactions can be done anonymously, making them hard to trace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Friedrick remains mystified as to why no one seems to recognize her as she walks anonymously amongst the crowd.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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