effected

past tense of effect

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of effected It's undoubtedly been an issue that has effected the black community more than any other in America. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 While most fan initiatives have been student-driven or voluntary with limited authority involvement, the World Cup has effected change at a diplomatic level too. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 July 2026 The Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team also provides free, confidential, 24-hour emotional support to those effected by traumatic incidents at (617)431-0125. — 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 Agencies that didn't embrace the tectonic communication change that social media effected got left behind. — Lee Caraher, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026 My condolences to those others who have been effected by this tragic destruction. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effected
Verb
  • The justices have been asked to determine whether states and localities have the ability to sue fossil fuel companies for damages caused by the effects of climate change, or whether federal law precludes such lawsuits.
    — Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The strike caused a fire on board that was extinguished, and all crew members were reported safe, UKMTO said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • While some newly prominent groups (such as those who later became known as Quakers) emphasized love, fellowship and justice, some members of other sects (like the Presbyterians) created new fears, new sins, new tests and new punishments.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Physiotherapist James Cameron created the Lift for Life resistance program to help older adults improve their strength and balance, according to My London.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That changed when Cameron Crowe brought him into the art department for Singles.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Rescuers brought two bodies and 10 survivors down from the mountain by helicopter to a nearby town, Khanal said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The free cash flow generated over the past year alone is enough to repurchase 8% to 10% of shares outstanding, BofA estimates.
    — Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Furthermore, the material senses motion by detecting the triboelectricity generated as the wearer moves against the textile.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The flooding and erosion prompted organizers of the Oceans Calling Festival to cancel all days of the music festival.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Still, the image prompted a full Santa Ana Police Department response, the agency said.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
    — Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Wisconsin Republicans did the same last year, and similar efforts have been raised in other states.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Hawaii residents are still recovering from Hurricane Lala, which produced heavy rain and winds strong enough to sweep about 100 homes off their foundations on the Big Island.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Suppressing this same pathway produced the opposite result, limiting the ability to switch behavior, driving longer bouts of the repetitive behavior, as per the release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The company selected Tokyo for its inaugural event because the brand, which first began selling in Japan in 1976, is especially popular there and has spawned generations of collectors.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally, Reacher has spawned a franchise with spinoff Neagley, starring Maria Sten, which is looking good for a Season 2 renewal.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Effected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effected. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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