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
Shannon Tyler
june 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
Donaldson’s wife, Eleanor Donaldson, 60, has denied several charges of aiding and abetting her husband’s alleged offending.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
On Friday, May 29, Kenneth Law, 60, pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding and abetting suicide in Canada, the Crown Prosecution Service said in a news release.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
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
Verb
Olivia Hernandez Olivo was sentenced in June 2025 after her attorney entered an Alford plea for aiding and abetting in second-degree murder on her behalf.
—Shannon Tyler
june 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
Donaldson’s wife, Eleanor Donaldson, 60, has denied several charges of aiding and abetting her husband’s alleged offending.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
On Friday, May 29, Kenneth Law, 60, pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding and abetting suicide in Canada, the Crown Prosecution Service said in a news release.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abetting
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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,
15 June 2026
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Experts don’t fully agree on how helpful a low-histamine diet—which limits histamine-provoking foods—is for systemic mastocytosis.—
Gagandeep Brar,
Health,
11 June 2026
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Entrepreneurs are also utilizing AI to accelerate business launches, aiding in planning and research, though human insight remains vital.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Olivia Hernandez Olivo was sentenced in June 2025 after her attorney entered an Alford plea for aiding and abetting in second-degree murder on her behalf.—
Shannon Tyler
June 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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Grail is promoting the idea that the Galleri test should be used in conjunction with other screening tests, not as a replacement to any done now.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
22 June 2026
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Ferndale police say the Oakland County Sheriff's Office is assisting in their investigation.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Potential applications include assisting visitors with information, providing companionship, supporting learning activities, and helping organizations deliver more engaging customer experiences.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Bad choices like that are a through-line for this whole story, all the way back to Otto Hightower encouraging his daughter, Alicent, to befriend Rhaenyra’s father, King Viserys.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Westerly winds are helping push that smoke into Colorado, especially across western and mountain communities.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Mixsoon Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask Unlike traditional cotton or cellulose sheet masks, Mixsoon's Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask molds closely to the skin, helping minimize evaporation and maximize ingredient absorption.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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The miscommunications have once again put the majority leader in a difficult position, raising questions about why the president seems intent on making his life more difficult.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Gordon said in kicking off his comments and raising a hand to reveal a rubber finger pad.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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The 56-year-old had been found guilty last year of inciting social unrest after meeting with villagers displaced by government construction projects, in what was widely seen as one of many legal moves taken by the government of Prime Minister Hun Manet to stifle criticism.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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The setting, the inciting incident.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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“Abetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abetting. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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