as in things
transportable items that one owns
the family packed up its household effects and moved to Florida
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as in causes
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 effects
Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
This week, those effects point to cheaper short-term money, a debate about December, and a high premium on the Fed’s forward guidance.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Even small pieces of space junk (for example, leftover or broken pieces from space launches or nonfunctioning satellites) can have catastrophic effects.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
The new content-creation space will provide access to Adobe’s video-editing tools including exclusive effects, transitions, title presets and more tailored to YouTube Shorts.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Forecasters said the eastern end of the island should start to feel tropical storm effects Tuesday afternoon and hurricane conditions starting Tuesday evening.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The effects of an introvert hangover last until enough time has been spent alone to recharge.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
The researchers worry that these changes are signaling more negative, cascading effects for different species and ecosystems.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Amazon isn't the only tech company that appears to make assumptions about AI's effects on code.
—NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
Different types of fiber have different effects on the body.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
This week, those effects point to cheaper short-term money, a debate about December, and a high premium on the Fed’s forward guidance.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Even small pieces of space junk (for example, leftover or broken pieces from space launches or nonfunctioning satellites) can have catastrophic effects.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
The new content-creation space will provide access to Adobe’s video-editing tools including exclusive effects, transitions, title presets and more tailored to YouTube Shorts.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Forecasters said the eastern end of the island should start to feel tropical storm effects Tuesday afternoon and hurricane conditions starting Tuesday evening.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The effects of an introvert hangover last until enough time has been spent alone to recharge.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
The researchers worry that these changes are signaling more negative, cascading effects for different species and ecosystems.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Amazon isn't the only tech company that appears to make assumptions about AI's effects on code.
—NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effects
Noun
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Aneurysms form when a weak spot develops in a blood vessel wall, often due to things like high blood pressure, smoking, or genetics.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meghan’s travel formula is warm, comfortable, and practical for holiday getaways, which is why now is a good time to copy her pieces before things really get busy.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The bill also specifies that if an AI causes harm, the human owners or developers would be responsible.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This lack of production could be connected to a hit Flagg took during the first possession of the game.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Thibodeaux emerged from the turf with the ball, but referees ruled that the quarterback’s forward progress had stalled, meaning no change of possession occurred.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Earth’s magnetic field radiates from our planet’s poles, arcs deep into space, and creates a vast, magnetic bubble, known as the magnetosphere, that protects us from the solar wind.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Just as the close loss at Oregon served as the cornerstone of their playoff-worthy resume last year, the loss at South Florida creates a giant stain this season.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Generally, taking up space from somebody else’s chair by spreading your belongings around is not considered acceptable on a plane, where individual space is already limited.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Authorities believe the burglary took place before the students could return to collect their belongings, occurring between Thursday and Saturday, according to the outlet.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By replicating the visual fidelity of reality, retina E-paper brings science closer to creating virtual worlds that the human eye cannot distinguish from the real one.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The process brings hemp fibers down to 35 millimeters so it can be spun in a blend on existing cotton spinning systems.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The blanket comes with a USB charging cable, a pocket for the battery, and a stuff sack for storage and travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the stuff of literature.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The winger’s turn prompts Vinicius to leave his man, Pierre Kalulu, to join the press.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The central story of a young boy learning rituals from elders prompts universal questions about how spirituality can guide and limit our lives.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effects. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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