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anonymously

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

adverb

  1. 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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"This big data has absolutely nothing to do with ordinary people," says one local, speaking anonymously off camera.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Instead, crypto exists on the blockchain, a kind of shared spreadsheet that anonymously records every transaction, and is “mined” digitally through the solving of complex math problems.

From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026

One tech worker, who spoke with MarketWatch anonymously over fears that he may be part of some upcoming layoffs at his company, said he is questioning his own job security in this way.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

Unlike U.S. banks and brokerages, the offshore exchange allows users to trade anonymously without disclosing their identities or employers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 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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