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verb (1)

past tense of affect

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verb (2)

past tense of affect

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of affected
Verb
Additionally, taxpayers in Los Angeles County, California, affected by the devastating wildfires in January have until October 15 to file their tax returns for 2024. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025 Hitting that figure would rely deeply on the $880 billion charged to the Energy and Commerce Committee, which means Medicaid would necessarily be affected. Mike Lillis, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025 Additionally, taxpayers in Los Angeles County, California, affected by the devastating wildfires in January have until October 15 to file their tax returns for 2024. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025 Hitting that figure would rely deeply on the $880 billion charged to the Energy and Commerce Committee, which means Medicaid would necessarily be affected. Mike Lillis, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025 Social Security has promised to increase benefits and make retroactive payments to people affected by the windfall elimination provision and the government pension offset. Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025 But those working within the game are in little doubt that male players are affected, especially in an age when social media adds more noise and pressure than ever before. Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025 Despite having suffered a stroke in 2016 that affected her mobility, Jackson maintains an active schedule with stretching classes twice weekly, water aerobics, and recently line dancing. Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025 Social Security is mailing notices to people who will be affected, and most will see the benefit increases starting this month. Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affected
Adjective
  • The country’s Transitional Presidential Council also adopted a resolution authorizing the involvement of a controversial force, the Protected Areas Security Brigade, to fight gangs despite the agency’s strained relationships with the Haiti National Police.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
  • On this track, he and FOLA trade lines seamlessly and effortlessly, with the young singer fitting right in on the emotional track about a strained relationship that both sides are trying to save.
    Heran Mamo, Billboard, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • In 2022, Ackles joined the cast of Prime Video's The Boys as arrogant superhero Soldier Boy.
    Brianne Tracy, People.com, 4 July 2025
  • Her larger-than-life ego and past as a shaman make Player 044 come off as arrogant and selfish, getting under just about everyone's skin.
    EW.com, EW.com, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • But the Padres seem more inclined to add to that strength than deal from it.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
  • Pence, however, isn't inclined to throw rocks or to vilify his political opponents.
    Jim Martin, IndyStar, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • Most analysts agree that Michael Misa, C, will be the No. 2 overall selection, but from pick No. 3 onward, mock drafts diverge sharply.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Undersized at 6-foot-2, but a strong and explosive 215 pounds, Martin’s role in the Gators’ national championship success along with strong workouts for NBA teams placed him in the second round of many mock drafts.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • Our more than 18,000 Bombardier employees are proud to welcome this new, important customer to our family.
    Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • In 1977, Peter Murray, a lecturer in art history, had the modest idea of putting some sculptures on the grounds of the 18th-century Bretton Hall estate in Wakefield, West Yorkshire—a city that was the proud birthplace of sculptors Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.
    Kin Woo, Vogue, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Use generators outside and at least 20 feet from windows, doors and attached garages.
    Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
  • Generator safety Generators and fuel should always be used outdoors and at least 20 feet away from windows, doors and attached garages.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • Because the bear started seeking out an unnatural food source, it was euthanized for safety reasons, officials said.
    Helena Wegner, Idaho Statesman, 27 June 2025
  • For too long, sunscreen hasn’t worked for melanin-rich skin—leaving behind white casts, greasy residue, or an unnatural gray tint.
    Essence, Essence, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • Since then, grandiose rivers of tulle have streamed through celebrity ceremonies like fast-rushing water: from Sophia Richie to Paris Hilton, Naomi Biden, Nicola Peltz Beckham and Millie Bobby Brown.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
  • Seon-nyeo and Jeong-dae have successfully arrived at an exit, but her grandiose personality gives Jeong-dae the window to push her aside and slam the door shut behind him.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025

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