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
This issue has effected several other manufacturers of other products.
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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
As Deadline previously reported, Paramount television and marketing/distribution were effected today.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
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
As Deadline previously reported, Paramount television and marketing/distribution were effected today.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effected
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The Ebola strain currently circulating doesn’t respond to the vaccine or the antibody treatment that were developed for a different version of the virus, which caused a years-long outbreak a decade ago, killing more than eleven thousand people.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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Widespread courthouse arrests of immigrants have caused hundreds of people not to even show up for hearings, leading to deportation orders in absentia.—
Olga R. Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Or to go with a Plan C, and wait for the 2027 offseason, when ample cap space can be created.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Shortly after their social media interaction, Morris created an online fundraiser through sales of a T-shirt, and more than $150,000 was raised to benefit transgender programs.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Lei Ying Lee, Xia Brookside rivalry heats up Lei Ying Lee brought the TNA Knockouts Championship back home last week with a win over Arianna Grace.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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During my lifetime there have been 55 years in which my country has engaged in prolonged and endless conflicts or wars, few of which have brought a decisive victory.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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That film generated some moody power before collapsing into a pile of surrealist-horror shards.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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Folsom schools have not generated local bond funding since 2014.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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In the final moments of a 10-3 defeat that got away from the team, Miller gathered the players and offered encouragement and prompted Fiebig to lead the parting cheer.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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This prompted Royals manager Matt Quatraro to turn to his bullpen — Daniel Lynch IV, John Schreiber and Lucas Erceg nailed down the victory.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 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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Wisconsin-Parkside commit Danny Donovan produced two runs and an RBI.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Roger Dubuis was acquired by the Swiss luxury conglomerate Richemont in 2008, making the original pieces produced by the man himself exceptionally rare.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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Apart from the main show, the event spawned a mass of interactive exhibits from all six military branches over five city blocks.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2026
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The water that flowed through the landscape 100,000 years ago shaped human behavior and spawned innovation.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
24 May 2026
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