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
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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
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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Donaldson’s wife, Eleanor Donaldson, 60, has denied several charges of aiding and abetting her husband’s alleged offending.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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The famous star of stage and screen was an outspoken opponent of fascism before World War II, devoting his time and money to relief groups aiding victims of Nazi Germany.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Tom Holland and Zendaya made promoting their new movie look like a casual date moment.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The push is being led by tech giant Huawei through the Ultra HD Video Alliance, which is promoting its own HDR Vivid standard as an alternative to the Digital Cinema Initiatives certification framework that has governed cinema projection globally for decades.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 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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That is why some of the city’s most promising ideas involve encouraging investment while preserving character.—
Sarah M. Boye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Grinberg now shares her experience online to raise awareness about lung cancer in younger patients and never-smokers, while encouraging others to trust themselves when something doesn't feel right.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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His father has still given him credit for helping reach young voters through social media platforms and influencers like streamer Adin Ross.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Lockheed Martin leaders also discuss the role of artificial intelligence in helping analyze data faster, identify potential threats, and support timely responses.—
Paid Content by Lockheed Martin,
FOXNews.com,
15 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 setting, the inciting incident.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Elon Musk has been accused of inciting violence.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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“Abetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abetting. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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