as in assisting
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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
Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
This included prominent businessmen, landowners, poets, novelists, and local officials who were detested for abetting Japanese rule.
—Kornel Chang
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Special prosecutors investigating the country’s martial law crisis also indicted on Friday former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who was appointed by Yoon on charges of abetting insurrection and committing perjury, a prosecution spokesperson said.
—CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Hotel tycoon Ong Beng Seng has been spared a jail sentence after pleading guilty to abetting a senior Singapore politician in obstructing the course of justice in a rare gifting scandal in the city-state known for its squeaky clean image.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
For the small-scale paintings, being mysterious and also chic are only abetting sales.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The aiding-and-abetting language has raised fears among advocates for homeless people that anyone seeking to help those living in encampments could soon have a target on their backs.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
Meta’s platforms have been accused of playing a key role in the organization of the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol and abetting genocide in Myanmar.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
Han’s impeachment motion accuses him of collaborating and abetting Yoon’s declaration of martial law.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
There is a painful irony in this reversal of national fortunes, best illustrated by the current running joke in Brazil that the White House has opened a US embassy on American soil, a nod to the US government’s nefarious history of abetting authoritarianism in Brazil.
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
This included prominent businessmen, landowners, poets, novelists, and local officials who were detested for abetting Japanese rule.
—Kornel Chang
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Special prosecutors investigating the country’s martial law crisis also indicted on Friday former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who was appointed by Yoon on charges of abetting insurrection and committing perjury, a prosecution spokesperson said.
—CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Hotel tycoon Ong Beng Seng has been spared a jail sentence after pleading guilty to abetting a senior Singapore politician in obstructing the course of justice in a rare gifting scandal in the city-state known for its squeaky clean image.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
For the small-scale paintings, being mysterious and also chic are only abetting sales.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The aiding-and-abetting language has raised fears among advocates for homeless people that anyone seeking to help those living in encampments could soon have a target on their backs.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
Meta’s platforms have been accused of playing a key role in the organization of the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol and abetting genocide in Myanmar.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
Han’s impeachment motion accuses him of collaborating and abetting Yoon’s declaration of martial law.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abetting
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Her style is confrontational and seemingly fearless, often provoking hugely divergent reactions from critics and fans.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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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,
9 Feb. 2026
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Flemming finished with a game-high 19 points for Newton South, with Lee (11 points, five rebounds) and Villar (12 points) aiding the Lions.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Bank of America analyst Peter Galbo wrote in a recent note that dollar weakness could be aiding shares of companies with multinational presences, like Coca-Cola , Procter & Gamble and Philip Morris .—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Prominent surfing family Van Dyke, originally from Santa Cruz, California, was recognized in the international surfing community for his participation in competitions and his influence in promoting the sport in the Caribbean region.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Irving, who was not playing in the All-Star Game, was traded to the Dallas Mavericks from the Brooklyn Nets in 2023 shortly after promoting an antisemitic film on his Twitter account and at first refusing to apologize for the tweet.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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West Chicago resident Lisa Weier, president of Random Acts Matter, said along with Monday’s flower giveaway, volunteers are assisting people in senior centers, helping with a food drive and more.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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At least six British police forces are looking into information or assisting with inquiries following the disclosures within the Epstein files.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Buying local products, providing local and state funding sources, supporting agricultural preservation programs, encouraging lawmakers to prioritize the importance of farming and supporting local agriculture education programs are partial solutions.—
Joe Dymek,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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Your 4th House of Home becomes a deep well as the nurturing Moon conjoins unearthing Pluto there, encouraging you to cleanse closets and clear emotional dust.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Defenseman Max Ludwar orchestrated the attack with three assists, helping Chelmsford take a 4-1 win over Medford in the 35th Annual Ed Cahoon Cup.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Pippa Middleton and her older sister Kate Middleton are famously close—and Pippa was there for Kate during one of the most difficult times in her life, playing a pivotal role in helping the Princess of Wales during her cancer journey.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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But what was really baffling was Cronin’s claim that the questioner was raising his voice.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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That reality means balancing work, wellness and raising her young son, which has become the foundation for her latest collaboration with Fabletics.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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But the next step might be saying something directly, even at the risk of inciting her anger.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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His stance joins a bipartisan chorus, including GOP leaders and Governor Shapiro, warning that inciting violence against Jewish neighbors destroys the path toward peace.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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