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
Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
Ong was charged with one count of abetting Iswaran’s receiving of valuables and one count of obstruction of justice, according to the charge sheet.
—Reuters, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
If convicted of abetting a public servant, Ong could be jailed for up to two years, fined, or both.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
He could be jailed for up to seven years, fined, or both, if convicted of abetting and obstruction of justice.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
He was also accused of abetting the ex-minister in obstructing the course of justice.
—Low De Wei and Bernadette Toh / Bloomberg, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Singapore Reuters — A Singapore court charged a property billionaire on Friday with obstructing justice and abetting offenses by a disgraced ex-transport minister jailed a day earlier in the city-state’s high-profile government graft case.
—Reuters, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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In a 2023 criminal case, 31 people were convicted of abetting local mobsters by lying about paying protection money to the group, which served to protect them, according to the judge’s sentencing document.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
Ong was charged with one count of abetting Iswaran’s receiving of valuables and one count of obstruction of justice, according to the charge sheet.
—Reuters, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
If convicted of abetting a public servant, Ong could be jailed for up to two years, fined, or both.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
He could be jailed for up to seven years, fined, or both, if convicted of abetting and obstruction of justice.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
He was also accused of abetting the ex-minister in obstructing the course of justice.
—Low De Wei and Bernadette Toh / Bloomberg, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Singapore Reuters — A Singapore court charged a property billionaire on Friday with obstructing justice and abetting offenses by a disgraced ex-transport minister jailed a day earlier in the city-state’s high-profile government graft case.
—Reuters, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abetting
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The most emotion-provoking parts of this episode for me are the Travis segments, and the main emotion those scenes provoke is irritation.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
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With millions of square feet of expo space to explore, hundreds of thought-provoking sessions to attend and more than half of the Fortune 500 expected to meet up with, planning is key to getting the most from the show.Martine Paris, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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To unlock this potential, organizations can implement several key strategies, including fostering open communication, recognizing achievements, promoting professional development and aligning company values with daily operations.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These findings highlight the need to address consumer-side discrimination as a critical component of promoting Black entrepreneurial success.Tiffany Callender, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In light of these statistics, organizations are increasingly pushing consumers toward chatbots, emails and FAQs, encouraging customers to figure out their own problems.Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Practical actions can include celebrating employee achievements, encouraging staff participation in brand initiatives and highlighting employee stories in external communications.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Harris has come under fire for losing her campaign despite raising more than $1 billion.Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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About 32% of owners reported raising compensation, up a point from October.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Virgo Competition may arise with coworkers, inciting them to take credit for your ideas.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Authorities accuse them of inciting attacks against security forces and disturbing public peace.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Abetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abetting. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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