anonymously

adverb

anon·y·mous·ly ə-ˈnä-nə-məs-lē

: in an anonymous manner : without identification of the source

They made the donation anonymously.

The problem, of course, is that so much of online commenting is done anonymously, making it easier for keyboard poltroons to write whatever they want without the accountability—without the shame.—

Daniel Ruth

Holocaust denial material can frequently be found on computer bulletin boards, which are used by white-power and neo-Nazi groups to schedule meetings and disseminate information anonymously.—

Michiko Kakutani

A few scrupulous tax lawyers have anonymously leaked details of shelter schemes to the IRS.—

Franklin Foer

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These officials spoke anonymously, adhering to Turkish regulations. —

Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 Graham shared a similar sentiment about those anonymously making accusations involving the former Fox News personality's conduct. —

Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024 The lawsuit was filed by an Alabama woman, identified anonymously as Jane Doe, through Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee on Dec. 8. —

Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Dec. 2024 This article was updated with a statement from Tony Buzbee on X, claiming Shawn Carter anonymously sued him. —

Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for anonymously