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
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
In the criminal case, the three Ostroushkos are federally charged with misdemeanor aiding and abetting assault.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
It’s not supposed to be aiding and abetting the administration.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 8 May 2026
The judge allowed her claims for retaliation, aiding and abetting retaliation and breach of contract to proceed.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Verb
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
In the criminal case, the three Ostroushkos are federally charged with misdemeanor aiding and abetting assault.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
It’s not supposed to be aiding and abetting the administration.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 8 May 2026
The judge allowed her claims for retaliation, aiding and abetting retaliation and breach of contract to proceed.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abetting
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On May 18, Venus will conclude its journey through the flirtatious and thought-provoking sign of Gemini and enter the sentimental and hopeless romantic sign of Cancer.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The neighborhood’s creative spirit shines at Cam Raleigh, a dynamic contemporary art space with thought-provoking works rooted in community and regional narratives.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Additionally, this decision meant Microsoft could not be held liable for allegedly aiding and abetting OpenAI.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
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Musk also accused Microsoft of aiding and abetting the trust breach.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Screen Brasil reaffirms Embratur’s role in promoting the country internationally and expanding the international reach of Brazilian productions.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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On Sunday, the league posted a social media graphic promoting its doubleheader on NBC/Peacock.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Grok’s instructions on Github, for instance, list several safety considerations including not assisting users asking about violent crimes.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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The Minnesota State Fire Marshal is assisting in the investigation into what caused the fire.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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There were also fans of nearby college teams cheering on their guys, plus some participants’ encouraging families.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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There had been encouraging noises on a pursuit for the Brazilian, but the longer the summer went on, the colder the trail grew.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Listen Technologies is helping venues deploy Auracast transmitters as Samsung Electronics and Google advance compatibility across smartphones, earbuds, televisions, and consumer audio ecosystems already used by millions of people every day.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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An easy place to see all the latest numbers, Earnings & Insights is sortable by company, category and quarter, helping executives keep up with their rivals and investors scope out their next investment.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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The governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Israel’s national security minister inflamed the situation with a provocative visit to the contested Al Aqsa Mosque compound, raising concerns about Jerusalem’s status in the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Chow, a barrister who defended herself, had argued that her past writing was not about inciting action or hatred and was instead intended to foster Hong Kongers’ understanding of mainland China, where many Chinese also hoped to pursue democracy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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On Thursday, Israeli defence minister Israel Katz published a post on X, in Spanish, accusing the 18-year-old of inciting hatred against Israel and Jewish people, calling on the club to distance itself from the actions of its player.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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“Abetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abetting. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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