1
as in to provoke
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
the belief that violent entertainment abets violent behavior in the people who partake of it
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as in to aid
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
car thieves are often unwittingly abetted by owners foolishly leaving the keys in the ignition
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Recent Examples of abet
China has delivered additional warplanes and drones to the junta to abet this effort.
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Ye Myo Hein, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
Chinese firms have also exported dual-use technology that U.S. and European Union officials say has supported Russia's military-industrial base, abetting the war effort.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Becton declined to charge Jones’ mother with any crime tied to that shooting despite a demand from Gabe’s family to file aiding and abetting charges against Alicia Coleman Clark.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
Those targeted included legal counsel – a grim reminder of the long reach of Florida’s aiding and abetting provisions.
—Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Ye Myo Hein, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
Chinese firms have also exported dual-use technology that U.S. and European Union officials say has supported Russia's military-industrial base, abetting the war effort.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Becton declined to charge Jones’ mother with any crime tied to that shooting despite a demand from Gabe’s family to file aiding and abetting charges against Alicia Coleman Clark.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
Those targeted included legal counsel – a grim reminder of the long reach of Florida’s aiding and abetting provisions.
—Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abet
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Couple that with an alarming increase in misogyny in both politics and the culture at large, and women in the public eye are at constant risk of accidentally provoking these types of hate campaigns.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 June 2025
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The 1925 offside rule, therefore, initially created incredibly attack-minded football, and then provoked considerably more cautious football.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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By the 2030s, the advent of artificial general intelligence (AGI) is anticipated to usher in monumental changes, ranging from aiding in household chores such as cooking and cleaning to transforming our approach to everyday life on a grand scale.—
Sandeep Shivam,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Epstein's former girlfriend and associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, was sentenced in 2022 for aiding Epstein in the trafficking of minors and is serving a 20-year prison sentence.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Pollard was promoted to be executive vice president in 1980 and then president and chief operating officer in 1981 before he was named ServiceMaster’s CEO in 1983, succeeding Wessner.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Drink Plenty of Water Drinking water may promote weight loss, but more research is needed.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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The attentive staff readily assists guests in finding nearby beaches, surf spots, hiking trails, and golf courses.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Lundell has assisted on three of Marchand’s goals in the series, including his two breakaway goals in Game 2 and his goal in the opening minute of Game 3.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Musk, who spent almost $300 million on last year’s election, had also encouraged the primarying of lawmakers who voted for it.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Overall, the diet encourages people to eat whole foods that are low in salicylates.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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Even without White, the trio has helped the Fever climb back to .500, as Indiana defeated Chicago, 79-52, in the first WNBA game played at the United Center with a Sky-record 19,496 in attendance.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Hazen’s team has been fielding queries from researchers ranging from economists to neuroscientists, who are keen to see if the approach can help.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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“Abet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abet. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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