as in caused
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 effected
The Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team also provides free, confidential, 24-hour emotional support to those effected by traumatic incidents at (617)431-0125.
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Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
This issue has effected several other manufacturers of other products.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The all-electric Bentayga isn’t the only EV that has been effected by changes at Volkswagen Group.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
Floridians deserve to know how their money is being spent, and how their daily lives might be effected if their local governments are starved of revenue.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
My condolences to those others who have been effected by this tragic destruction.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
As in all del Gaudio’s work, wood is used prominently for its visceral impact, all of it naturally and boldly treated and effected with precise detailing.
—Richard Olsen, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Efforts and resources continue to support communities effected.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Grossu expressed interest in doing the same thing for those in the Caribbean effected by Hurricane Melissa.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
This issue has effected several other manufacturers of other products.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The all-electric Bentayga isn’t the only EV that has been effected by changes at Volkswagen Group.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
Floridians deserve to know how their money is being spent, and how their daily lives might be effected if their local governments are starved of revenue.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
My condolences to those others who have been effected by this tragic destruction.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
As in all del Gaudio’s work, wood is used prominently for its visceral impact, all of it naturally and boldly treated and effected with precise detailing.
—Richard Olsen, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Efforts and resources continue to support communities effected.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Grossu expressed interest in doing the same thing for those in the Caribbean effected by Hurricane Melissa.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effected
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Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness caused when spores of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum enter an infant’s digestive tract and produce toxins which attack nerves, leading to muscular and respiratory paralysis.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Motorists suffered car accidents caused by icy roads.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The dam is one of three that created the boating and fishing lake in the early 1900s.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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According to Oliveira, onlookers were amazed by the size of the shark as it was brought closer to shore.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Although Edeme never claimed to have invented the technique, she has widely been credited as the person who brought the style back into the fore.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Swells generated by Arthur are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the northwestern Gulf Coast for the next day or two.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The breach prompted a temporary shelter-in-place order as authorities worked to secure the installation.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Those attacks prompted a forceful Israeli response targeting Lebanon.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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In the 1970s, what was then West Germany co-produced the Tornado bomber with the UK and Italy; then in the 1990s Germany worked with the UK, Italy and Spain to produce the dog-fighting Eurofighter jet.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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In 1969, the United Arab Emirates — then known as the Trucial States — produced a series of stamps, aimed primarily at global collectors, of iconic artists, musicians and athletes, including six Major League Baseball Hall of Famers.—
Tom Reinsfelder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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The sitcom's success even spawned the prequel series Young Sheldon in 2017, which explored the childhood of Sheldon Cooper and introduced the franchise to a new generation of fans.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Tornadoes, spawned by warm moist air rising and colliding with cooling jet streams, can level forests within minutes.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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