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
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The plaintiffs filed their lawsuit anonymously for fear of repercussions.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 29 May 2025
Detectives ask anyone with any information about the homicide to call the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS (8744).
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Anyone with additional information about the incident is urged to contact the OCSO or report information anonymously by calling 1.877.88.SILENT (745368).
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 19 May 2025
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Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 29 May 2025
Detectives ask anyone with any information about the homicide to call the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS (8744).
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Anyone with additional information about the incident is urged to contact the OCSO or report information anonymously by calling 1.877.88.SILENT (745368).
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 19 May 2025
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“Anonymously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymously. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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