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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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"He was a real loner," said a neighbor who spoke to AFP anonymously over fears of repercussions.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

Both the rate and economic forecasts are presented anonymously and are not linked together.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

But posties speaking to us anonymously say parcels are still being prioritised, letters left behind, and time wasted in sorting and dividing mail into first and second class.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

The staff had started by handing out questionnaires to fill out anonymously.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

It explained that an email had been sent anonymously, depicting a student in the mascot’s image.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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