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
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
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
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abetting
Verb
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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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Valerio finally stopped the driver by conducting a PIT maneuver at the intersection of Riverside Park Place and Park Street, with nearby officers assisting with the arrest.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Travelers are assisting scientists by helping to collect data that contributes to long-term environmental research, wildlife monitoring, and conservation efforts.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Earlier this month, the Orlando City Council advanced a proposal to suspend portions of the district’s historic review process for three years in hopes of encouraging investment and redevelopment.—
Sarah M. Boye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Under them, chatbots must not be able to interact with someone under 18, unless it is programmed against encouraging self-destructive behavior and provides parents with tools to manage the child’s use.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
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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By pairing decades of experience with advanced technologies and open architecture systems, Lockheed Martin is helping create defense capabilities that can adapt, improve, and deploy with speed.—
Paid Content by Lockheed Martin,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Those insights are raising important questions about how these tools should be used and where their limitations lie.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Could the depletion prompt a market panic, raising prices even higher?—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
11 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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