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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
Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 1 June 2025
The alert is in effect until 4:45 p.m. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches).
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 1 June 2025
Both rulings were appealed by the administration, and a federal appeals court determined the tariffs can remain in effect during legal challenges.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2025
Michigan In Michigan, the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has declared an Air Quality Advisory that will remain in effect through 6 a.m. Saturday.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
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Noun
The alert is in effect until 4:45 p.m. The storms are packing penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 1 June 2025
The alert is in effect until 4:45 p.m. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches).
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 1 June 2025
Both rulings were appealed by the administration, and a federal appeals court determined the tariffs can remain in effect during legal challenges.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2025
Michigan In Michigan, the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has declared an Air Quality Advisory that will remain in effect through 6 a.m. Saturday.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effect
Noun
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But the volatility and timing of rate changes will depend on the outcome of the ongoing legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and on possible capacity changes related to the introduction of the U.S. port docking fees on Chinese ships, which are uncertain.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 June 2025
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Her relationship may have been seen as the ideal outcome of inner work, so its collapse may have felt disappointing, like a blow to their healing process.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Trump’s deregulation and spending cuts, particularly via the Department of Government Efficiency, could also reduce the government’s costs and negate some of the impact of the tax cuts on the surging federal debt.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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The justices said claims of the potential impact on the environment have been used too often to delay or block new projects.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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After the Sun got the stop, Rivers led a fast-break possession, assisting Jacy Sheldon for the easy bucket.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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In a statement to the Tribune, Reese denied that any staffers notified him about concerns over Crayton’s alleged firearm possession.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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Tomatoes sold in three southern states have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination that could cause death, the Food and Drug Administration announced On May 28, the FDA issued a Class 1 recall of tomatoes from Williams Farms Repack, LLC.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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The unintended result was heightened wildfire risk.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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As the documents explained, the authors relied on diagnostic codes to separate miscarriages, which are often also treated with mifepristone, from abortions—a practice that may yield imprecise results.—
Keren Landman,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Nothing destroys influence faster than saying one thing while doing another.—
Nirmal Chhabria,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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There are also vastly different political calculations for independents in red states like Florida, where the Democratic brand has lost influence, versus a swing state like Michigan.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Defense created easy offense and in the halfcourt, the ball skipped around.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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Ronaldo’s post on social media on Monday, when Al Nassr played the final match of their season, then created more conversation.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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