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as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
better health is always one of the effects of improved hygiene
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2
as in impact
the power to bring about a result on another
religion has a profound effect on our lives
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as in possession
effects plural
transportable items that one owns
the family packed up its household effects and moved to Florida
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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
classroom presentations designed to effect greater interest in careers in scientific fields
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Recent Examples of effect
ABC News, 9 Mar. 2025
The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office has made its first arrest of homeless people after a state law banning sleeping or camping on public property went into full effect this January.
—Abe Aboraya, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Financial market volatility soared last week as new tariffs for Canada, Mexico, and China went into effect, and investors reacted to a potential slowdown in the U.S. from growing economic uncertainty.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Clocks in most states leapt forward an hour this morning as Daylight Saving Time (DST) went into effect.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Then -- then why are these tariffs going -- the very same tariffs going back into effect on April 2nd?
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2025
The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office has made its first arrest of homeless people after a state law banning sleeping or camping on public property went into full effect this January.
—Abe Aboraya, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Financial market volatility soared last week as new tariffs for Canada, Mexico, and China went into effect, and investors reacted to a potential slowdown in the U.S. from growing economic uncertainty.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Clocks in most states leapt forward an hour this morning as Daylight Saving Time (DST) went into effect.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effect
Noun
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The odds are overwhelmingly determined by the outcomes of awards ceremonies like the BAFTAs and the SAG Awards, which have historically indicated where Academy voters’ passions lie.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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Most importantly, focus on outcomes by providing actionable feedback and discussing steps for improvement.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Florida lawmakers face critical decisions this session on how to address the challenges posed by rising energy demands, vulnerable water resources and the impacts of extreme weather.—
Dawn Shirreffs,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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Leaders in wellness hospitality should look beyond traditional eco-friendly efforts and find ways to create a positive impact.—
Heidi Grimwood,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Among the substantiated complaints not reflected on the website: selling a ward’s car and donating the ward’s possessions to charity without a judge’s order, and isolating wards from their family and friends.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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When Forest were out of possession the former Chelsea man repeatedly dropped back to almost become a right-sided wing-back.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Just weeks later, Storm Darragh caused even more damage.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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Alternate payment gateways cause Volusion to charge 1.25% for Personal, 0.65% for Professional, 0.35% for Business, and custom percentages for Prime.—
Robert Anderson,
PCMAG,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The result is strong and stable seating in a blue-and-white pattern that will pop on patios, balconies, and screen porches.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
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The results highlight the need for food safety improvements, Stanton Cope, consumer watchdog associate at PIRG and coauthor of the report, told Health.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The rise in sushi’s popularity is intertwined with a Ukrainian trend toward eating what America and the rest of the West eats—a cosmopolitan way of looking at the world absent of Russian influence.—
Tim Mak,
Bon Appétit,
6 Mar. 2025
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At this point, the Voyagers are tasked with studying the interstellar medium found beyond the influence of the sun.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The stunning natural scenery in the background paired with the sound of the breeze and local wildlife create a peaceful, natural ambience to keep on a second screen.—
Anusha Praturu,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration’s dismantling of federal agencies, led by Elon Musk, is beginning to create chaos for Western water supplies: California Rep. Mike Levin grilled an Army Corps lieutenant general about why the military dumped a bunch of water into the ground from two Central Valley dams.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effect. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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