1
as in to provoke
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 to aid
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 abet
China has delivered additional warplanes and drones to the junta to abet this effort.
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Ye Myo Hein, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
Chinese firms have also exported dual-use technology that U.S. and European Union officials say has supported Russia's military-industrial base, abetting the war effort.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Becton declined to charge Jones’ mother with any crime tied to that shooting despite a demand from Gabe’s family to file aiding and abetting charges against Alicia Coleman Clark.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
Those targeted included legal counsel – a grim reminder of the long reach of Florida’s aiding and abetting provisions.
—Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Ye Myo Hein, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
Chinese firms have also exported dual-use technology that U.S. and European Union officials say has supported Russia's military-industrial base, abetting the war effort.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Becton declined to charge Jones’ mother with any crime tied to that shooting despite a demand from Gabe’s family to file aiding and abetting charges against Alicia Coleman Clark.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
Those targeted included legal counsel – a grim reminder of the long reach of Florida’s aiding and abetting provisions.
—Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abet
Verb
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Negotiating with someone who is trying to provoke you is their tactic.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Daily life in the villa is punctuated by games and challenges, designed to reveal secrets, provoke drama and test the strength of relationships.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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By the 2030s, the advent of artificial general intelligence (AGI) is anticipated to usher in monumental changes, ranging from aiding in household chores such as cooking and cleaning to transforming our approach to everyday life on a grand scale.—
Sandeep Shivam,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Epstein's former girlfriend and associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, was sentenced in 2022 for aiding Epstein in the trafficking of minors and is serving a 20-year prison sentence.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Pollard was promoted to be executive vice president in 1980 and then president and chief operating officer in 1981 before he was named ServiceMaster’s CEO in 1983, succeeding Wessner.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Drink Plenty of Water Drinking water may promote weight loss, but more research is needed.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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Alpine Rescue, Guardia di Finanza Rescue and Italy's Carabinieri (a military organization similar to the police) all assisted in the recovery efforts.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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The Aurora Police Department, Aurora Township Fire Department and Kane County Drone Team assisted the Kane County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the incident, per the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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In order to protect his brother, Gi-jun encouraged Ju-woon and Bong-san to stage a coup.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
6 June 2025
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Trump reportedly encouraged Vance to strike a diplomatic tone publicly.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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As the Hall of Fame notes, the group was heavily influenced by Black musician Lesley Riddle, who helped A.P. with songs and taught Maybelle his guitar style.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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This change likely helped these Anna’s hummingbirds conserve heat, since their beaks help with thermoregulation, as the team showed with an infrared camera.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 May 2025
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“Abet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abet. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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