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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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as in assisting
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Recent Examples of abetting
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
But states and localities could pay a high price for abetting unconstitutional raids.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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
But states and localities could pay a high price for abetting unconstitutional raids.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abetting
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Their inclusion underlines the wider context of the film, provoking the audience to hold these pure and impure images together.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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So too did Biden’s policy of keeping Ukraine on life support while revealing fear of provoking Putin.—
Kathleen Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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Antibiotics, muscle relaxants and sedation can all play a role in aiding recovery.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Even then, Machitar was still aiding Perez.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Oct. 2025
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He was seen in the video speaking to a man next to where the conservative group was promoting an upcoming appearance by political comedian Alex Stein.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Its campaign calling for the protection of American culture from invaders has raised eyebrows, and prompted accusations by the Southern Poverty Law Center's Hatewatch Project, of promoting a White, Christian nationalist agenda.—
NPR,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
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Startups like NoamAI have introduced support systems powered by AI aimed at assisting the towers.—
Eoin Higgins,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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That friend is alleged to have sold the information to others, and those others placed bets on the prop bet of Terry scoring under, assisting under, shooting under the line set by various bet houses.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Police are encouraging anyone with knowledge of the crash to come forward with further details.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Several viewers shared more helpful solutions, with some encouraging the woman to ask a pest control professional for help.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Mediheal Collagen Essential Beauty Mask, which has a mild fragrance and boosts skin with moisture while helping to tighten its appearance.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Chia seeds are tiny, edible seeds that pack a nutritional punch, helping to support stable blood sugar levels thanks to their high fiber and protein content.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Still, the project adds another exclusive tier to a venue already marked by VIP enclaves, raising questions about how much of COTA’s most distinctive real estate will remain truly accessible — and for how long.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Beijing may recognize a particular opposition figure as its preferred negotiation partner, while inciting public unrest and demonstrations against the Taipei government.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Although Odinga was never accused of inciting violence, others — including future presidents Ruto and Uhuru Kenyatta — were.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Abetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abetting. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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