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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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You can contact us anonymously on Signal, an encrypted, secure app, or on Whatsapp, via phone or through email:

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

Martin’s narrative, published anonymously in 1830, promptly fell into obscurity.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

But three government workers in Badakhshan told AFP it would be hard for them to do their jobs, speaking anonymously due to safety concerns.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

Submit questions anonymously here or write to us at [email protected].

From MarketWatch Jun. 16, 2026

“You don’t understand. I want to pay anonymously, in advance.”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

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