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
Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
The remaining three claims – retaliation, aiding and abetting retaliation, and breach of contract – were not against Baldoni personally.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
The judge allowed three of her 13 claims — including breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation, to proceed to trial.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The three are charged with misdemeanor aiding and abetting assault of Savanah Hernandez on April 11.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026
Melvin pleaded guilty to two counts of aiding and abetting the distribution of fentanyl.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Morens faces charges of conspiracy against the United States; destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations; concealment, removal or mutilation of records; and aiding and abetting, according to a Justice Department news release.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Maybe Dan’s buddy Henry (Jake Curran) is even more incompetent than previously hinted at, in terms of aiding and abetting a homicide.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Banchero was charged with aiding and abetting DWI, but the charges were eventually dropped.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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The judge allowed her claims for retaliation, aiding and abetting retaliation and breach of contract to proceed.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
The remaining three claims – retaliation, aiding and abetting retaliation, and breach of contract – were not against Baldoni personally.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
The judge allowed three of her 13 claims — including breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation, to proceed to trial.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The three are charged with misdemeanor aiding and abetting assault of Savanah Hernandez on April 11.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026
Melvin pleaded guilty to two counts of aiding and abetting the distribution of fentanyl.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Morens faces charges of conspiracy against the United States; destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations; concealment, removal or mutilation of records; and aiding and abetting, according to a Justice Department news release.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Maybe Dan’s buddy Henry (Jake Curran) is even more incompetent than previously hinted at, in terms of aiding and abetting a homicide.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Banchero was charged with aiding and abetting DWI, but the charges were eventually dropped.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abetting
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The anti-camping bill, HB 1365, allowed residents to sue their local governments for non-enforcement, provoking fears that people with nowhere to sleep but the streets could face arrest.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Aliens, dystopian nightmares, and twisted realities are more than likely provoking a reaction from viewers that flies a lot closer to terrified.—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Authorities added that the victim's mother has also been arrested for aiding and abetting the monk.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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She had been imprisoned for more than a year on charges of treason stemming from a $52 donation to a charity aiding Ukraine.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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In 2024, Hamilton shared posts on X promoting misinformation about FEMA spending during Hurricane Helene.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The administration is using hype footage from video games in official military videos promoting the conflict with Iran.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 May 2026
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However, that excitement soon waned as the city planner who had been assisting with the project left in September.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Judges in Shenzhen processed 50% more cases last year, a court said, partly with the help of an AI tool assisting judicial processes.—
Chan Ho-Him,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Iranian officials are encouraging the population to consume less electricity and gas, as a US blockade has interrupted the flow of shipments to Iran.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Now there’s emphasis on offense, teaching it and coaching it and encouraging it.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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Morton was critical in helping the Broncos reach their first-ever playoff appearance, ultimately getting them to Super Bowl XII during the 1977 campaign.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Organic matter in milk can encourage microbial activity in garden beds, helping create a more balanced growing environment over time.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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Since the event’s conception in 2013, more than 60,000 donors have helped hundreds of nonprofit organizations in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties raising more than $117 million, according to the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Clark’s legal team has also highlighted the role of the lead detective in the case, who was later convicted in an unrelated matter involving perjury and evidence tampering, further raising questions about the original investigation.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The current president accused House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of inciting violence.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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This inciting incident gradually links together other dark threads in the building, including a gambling addict attempting to hide a corpse and a woman living alone who is the victim of an assault.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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“Abetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abetting. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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