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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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Conducted between mid-February and early March, the poll anonymously surveyed 21 federal judges, 113 lawyers, 193 law professors, 652 political scientists and a nationally representative sample of 2,750 Americans.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

The Electoral Commission says parties must not accept donations made anonymously, or if they are unable to identify who the donor is.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 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

Anyone with information relating to the attack on the memorial wall is asked to call 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Even so carefully and anonymously phrased, she realized with a jolt who that coworker must be.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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