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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
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • The protests proved conclusively that Americans will not tolerate the deployment of the U.S. military in American cities, the constant line-stepping over constitutional boundaries, the arrests of political dissenters, or the arrogant defense of police-state tactics.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
  • In Aesop’s fable, the turtle (traditionally called a tortoise, which is a type of turtle) is a winner, a perpetual underdog who defeats the arrogant hare.
    A.O. Scott, New York Times, 13 June 2025
Adjective
  • In fact, studies show consumers are more inclined to buy something and are willing to pay over 10% more for it in a store that uses scent marketing.
    Tamara Bebb, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
  • And yes, this means that even a T. rex could have been more inclined to saunter around and maybe jog, rather than tearing across the land at top speeds of 27-29 km/h (17-18 mph).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 June 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
  • Once again, Newsweek is proud to highlight your voices.
    Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Sequestered behind walls and gates on a little more than a quarter of an acre, the dwelling is fronted by a driveway that leads to an attached garage tucked off to the side.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
  • Opposing defenses would be forced to stay more attached to Ivey, which should allow Cunningham more room to create for himself and others.
    Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 18 June 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
  • The message continued in this grandiose and affirming vein, doing nothing to shake Taylor loose from the grip of his delusion.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
  • From interviews with survivors, the authors determined that grandiose and vulnerable narcissistic partners both used strategies aimed at decentering their victims’ sense of self and keeping them emotionally bound.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025

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“Affected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affected. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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