effected

past tense of effect

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • While voting on the bill is unlikely, the provision banning software tools like virtual private networks, or VPNs, has caused concern over potential government overreach in tech spaces.
    Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • That could be caused by a buildup of dust, dirt and lint on the filter.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Iamaleava created a ritual of sorts on third downs.
    Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The visit brought tens of thousands of visitors to the Royal Oak basilica.
    Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The role ultimately brought Judge, Altschuler and Krinsky to Silicon Valley and the culture of technologists.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Read the full Virgo Daily Horoscope This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • According to the letters, industrial sludge material generated from the mill's operations had been spread on multiple farm fields in Stella at least since 1996.
    Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Still, some industry critics have said Peloton's equipment isn't appropriate for gym settings because the machines can't handle higher frequency use, which prompted the company to create a more durable lineup.
    Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Tragedies that prompted action The shift follows lawsuits tied to teen suicides.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Seth MacFarlane produced the film while Akiva Schaffer of The Lonely Island directed.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Kimberly Richardson and Sarah Hutter.
    Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Yates then made an issue of it on the podcast, which spawned an interesting discussion with Kiper.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
  • What started as a daily ritual for millions of listeners has spawned a digital empire for the sisters.
    Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Effected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effected. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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