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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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“That’s when everything imploded,” said one member, who spoke anonymously, citing reluctance to discuss internal club matters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

As well as the police and clubs, incidents can be reported anonymously to Her Game Too.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Polymarket customers trade anonymously with cryptocurrency, making it difficult to know who’s placing trades.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Information may also be provided anonymously through the department’s website.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

In this way, he could attend to his wicked task freely, anonymously, without bringing more scandal to the name of Ashton.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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