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
The Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team also provides free, confidential, 24-hour emotional support to those effected by traumatic incidents at (617)431-0125.
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Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
My condolences to those others who have been effected by this tragic destruction.
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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.
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Richard Olsen,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Efforts and resources continue to support communities effected.
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Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
26 Dec. 2025
Grossu expressed interest in doing the same thing for those in the Caribbean effected by Hurricane Melissa.
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Charlotte Observer,
23 Dec. 2025
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
This issue has effected several other manufacturers of other products.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effected
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The Leipzig Public Transportation Authority said that the high temperatures had caused the joint sealant for asphalt and concrete in switches and tracks to run and clump together in many places throughout the city's network.
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The Leipzig Public Transportation Authority said that the high temperatures had caused the joint sealant for asphalt and concrete in switches and tracks to run and clump together in many places throughout the city’s network.
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Colombia was lively from the off, but Portugal eventually settled into the game and created its own chances.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Many have carried the Indian flag and brought copies of the constitution to the demonstration.
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Reyna lifted the ball into the penalty area for Pulisic, who brought it down and won a corner kick.
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
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But about 50 miles (80 kilometers) away, another fire prompted Coconino County officials to issue evacuation orders for those near Kendrick Mountain.
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But about 50 miles away, another fire prompted Coconino County officials to issue evacuation orders for those near Kendrick Mountain.
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
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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.
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Brown served as a historian of the Black experience and simultaneously challenged a nation to expand their minds, added Vaughan, a cultural critic who directed a similar interview show for Jesse Jackson, produced by music-entertainment mogul Quincy Jones in the 1990s.
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Winick Productions, a company that has produced red carpet events for the Grammy and Tony award shows and movie premieres, also applied for a permit to set up a canopy or tent outside the Garden for an event involving up to 999 people.
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Torres’ inaccuracy in front of goal has even spawned countless memes on Spanish-speaking social media from frustrated fans and amused neutrals.
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Ferocious winds spawned tornadoes that hit Downers Grove and Mount Prospect, but warning sirens in the communities remained silent.
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“Effected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effected. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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