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adjective

as in assisting

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abetting

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verb

present participle of abet
1
as in provoking
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 aiding
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 abetting
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Olivia Hernandez Olivo was sentenced in June 2025 after her attorney entered an Alford plea for aiding and abetting in second-degree murder on her behalf. — Shannon Tyler june 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026 Donaldson’s wife, Eleanor Donaldson, 60, has denied several charges of aiding and abetting her husband’s alleged offending. — ABC News, 11 June 2026 On Friday, May 29, Kenneth Law, 60, pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding and abetting suicide in Canada, the Crown Prosecution Service said in a news release. — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 Thomas Peters, who had been Feuer’s chief of civil litigation, entered a guilty plea in 2022 to aiding and abetting extortion in an attempt to cover up what the city attorney’s office had done. — The Editorial Board, Daily News, 20 May 2026 Additionally, this decision meant Microsoft could not be held liable for allegedly aiding and abetting OpenAI. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026 Musk also accused Microsoft of aiding and abetting the trust breach. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 18 May 2026 Eckardt brings claims for civil conspiracy and aiding and abetting, among others. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026 Sampath of Flower Mound, Texas, is charged with one felony count of money laundering, having a financial interest in a contract or purchase made in an official capacity and aiding and abetting a government official to have a financial interest in a contract or purchase made in an official capacity. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abetting
  1. provoking
  2. aiding
  3. promoting
  4. assisting
  5. encouraging
  6. helping
  7. raising
  8. inciting
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  • As a founder of the San Isidro Movement, Otero Alcántara used performance art to challenge the Cuban government, repeatedly provoking authorities through works involving the national flag, public demonstrations and acts of civil disobedience.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 July 2026
  • Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.
    — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of provoking
Verb
  • Five others have been arrested and charged in connection with the murder, including two people accused of aiding Johnson evade investigators, the sheriff's office said.
    — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Additionally, hazelnuts are high in L-arginine, an amino acid that promotes nitric oxide production, aiding blood vessel regulation and helping maintain healthy blood pressure.
    — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026
Definition of aiding
Verb
  • Rohlfing has also pledged to strengthen core county services, including public safety, infrastructure and public works, while promoting a more business-friendly environment to attract and retain employers.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Padel clubs are increasingly promoting it as more than a sport, offering spaces where people can work, eat and socialize alongside the courts.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of promoting
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  • Ukraine also accused Russia of assisting Iran with satellite surveillance of US bases.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 July 2026
  • The company focuses on assisting individuals and small businesses with at least $10,000 in tax debt through a mix of IRS resolution programs and ongoing tax compliance services.
    — Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 25 July 2026
Definition of assisting
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  • Nearly everything Irene does here is monstrous, and yet Corsini never stops encouraging viewers to search for the heartbroken woman suddenly obscured by a wild avatar of self-protection.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
  • Some parent advocacy groups are encouraging families to ask for one anyway.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of encouraging
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  • Social media became a running chronicle of the movement, helping transform an exam grievance into a national conversation.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • Russel serves on the Missouri Minority Health Authority Committee and is involved in SNAP Arts, a program helping students with special needs.
    — Jack Harvel July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Definition of helping
Verb
  • Jackson would also need to scramble to make up a fundraising gulf against Collins, who has been raising money for months.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • In Canada, public health messaging has focused on raising awareness among adolescents and their caregivers after 2026 reports that the challenge resurfaced among youth.
    — Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
Definition of raising
Verb
  • The Church of Scientology has accused Remini of inciting violence against members of the church.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 July 2026
  • That trust begins with one of the most devastating inciting incidents in recent genre memory.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
Definition of inciting

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