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
Daniel RuthHolocaust 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
Michiko KakutaniA few scrupulous tax lawyers have anonymously leaked details of shelter schemes to the IRS.—Franklin Foer
Franklin FoerExamples of anonymously in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
That post and other calls for violence cited in this story were made anonymously.
—Peter Eisler, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
At least one network executive — who would rather chuckle anonymously — is amused by it all.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 May 2024
The information can be left anonymously, but tipsters may receive awards that leads to a violator’s arrest and conviction.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 13 May 2024
Tips can be submitted anonymously to L.A. Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2024
Border and law enforcement officials asked for citizens in the U.S> and Mexico to call their tip line to give them information anonymously about anyone on the list.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 2024
Concerns can also be reported anonymously online at the district’s tip line.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2024
So in place of a superhero kickoff, the summer launch went to a movie about the stunt performers who anonymously sacrifice their bodies for the kind of action sequences blockbusters are built on.
—Jake Coyle, Fortune, 6 May 2024
Anyone with information can contact the police at 414-935-7360 or contact them anonymously at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024
Peter Eisler, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
At least one network executive — who would rather chuckle anonymously — is amused by it all.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 May 2024
The information can be left anonymously, but tipsters may receive awards that leads to a violator’s arrest and conviction.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 13 May 2024
Tips can be submitted anonymously to L.A. Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2024
Border and law enforcement officials asked for citizens in the U.S> and Mexico to call their tip line to give them information anonymously about anyone on the list.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 2024
Concerns can also be reported anonymously online at the district’s tip line.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2024
So in place of a superhero kickoff, the summer launch went to a movie about the stunt performers who anonymously sacrifice their bodies for the kind of action sequences blockbusters are built on.
—Jake Coyle, Fortune, 6 May 2024
Anyone with information can contact the police at 414-935-7360 or contact them anonymously at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024
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“Anonymously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymously. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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