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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Armed with subpoenas, the Secret Service and other agencies are intensively focusing on what might have caused the suspect to book a room at the Washington Hilton, less than two miles north of the White House, on the night of the annual dinner.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Chief Deputy Medical Examiner Jonathan Lucas concluded that Patton’s death was an accident caused by acute bacterial bronchopneumonia complicated by influenza A, with substance use disorder and the effects of methadone listed as contributing factors.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In past years, that has created openings for disruptions in the lobby and other public spaces, including protests in which security moved to remove guests who unfurled banners or staged demonstrations.—
Bridget Byrne,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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That event, along with the Grand Mosque seizure in 1979, created a backlash against Western thought, Western ideology.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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But that night the Red Sox bullpen couldn’t hold the lead, and Thursday brought a sense of deja vu.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Down 20, Murray brought the ball over halfcourt, looking for space.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The 2025 festival drew more than 11,400 attendees and generated significant global media reach.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Bowser said the operation generated significant profits, with at least 20 vehicles tied directly to the indictment and potentially more than 100 thefts linked to the broader network.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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Pritzker spokesperson Matt Hill said the governor’s order was intended to proactively block potential abuses and was not prompted by any specific concerns about state employees’ conduct.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The lower staffing has prompted worry about parks’ capacity for emergency response, protection of the natural landscape and custodial maintenance.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 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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Incumbent Mayor John McCann, a Republican, is the lone member of his party on a council otherwise composed of Democrats — a dynamic that has produced notable splits on several high-profile issues.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Washington, a big, fast, physical back who has produced in the SEC, is near the top of the list.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Summer-like temperatures will give way to chilly weather across the Northeast beginning on Monday as residents in the Midwest and Plains clean up after a spell of severe weather that spawned multiple tornadoes.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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In their second year, an H100 spawned $36,000 in annual profit for a 137% return on investment.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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