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as in provoked
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 aided
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 abetted
Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
Of course this hardly justifies the savagery that Russia has abetted in fighting over the Donbas.
—Robert David English, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2017
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The charges stem from Hunter’s reckless lifestyle, abetted and financed by his willingness to trade shamelessly on the family name.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
Of course this hardly justifies the savagery that Russia has abetted in fighting over the Donbas.
—Robert David English, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abetted
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Daniel Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide Monday in the chokehold killing of Jordan Neely on a Manhattan F train — bringing closure in the polarizing case that provoked heated debates about vigilantism, mental illness and subway safety.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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In response, the culture minister lately provoked criticism, most notably from Church leaders, by suggesting tourists pay an entrance fee to the cathedral that would go toward fixing other religious sites.Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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Learning Plans Employees were encouraged to submit their learning plans along with their work schedules.Praveen Andapalli, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That same year, Ball was promoted to principal dancer.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lighthouse recently promoted Jameson Parker to CEO after Martini Film Studios took a majority stake.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Abetted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abetted. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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