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
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
Both were charged with misdemeanor organizing and facilitating a sideshow and misdemeanor aiding and abetting a speed contest.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 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
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
Verb
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
Both were charged with misdemeanor organizing and facilitating a sideshow and misdemeanor aiding and abetting a speed contest.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 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
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
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
Verb
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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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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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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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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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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 15 May. 2026.
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