anonymously
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of anonymously
Example Sentences
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That White House staffers apparently felt comfortable anonymously attacking Holmes in personal terms suggests that the impulse has trickled down too.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
The message said somebody—or something—was using Tor, a network of computers that lets people use the internet anonymously.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The documentary features interviews with two people who worked with Leto speaking completely anonymously, but they were difficult to find and get on the record.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
"Production and supply have deteriorated to the point where it is going to be difficult for the mills to stay open," he said, speaking anonymously because he feared retaliation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 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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