as in causing
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 effecting
Cameron Bryan, president of CISD board, said there is a trend of low enrollments effecting North Texas school districts, such as Grapevine-Colleyville.
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Even sometimes effecting personal introductions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The 11th edition of Fortune’s annual Change the World list is out this morning, highlighting 50 companies who are doing well by doing good (aka effecting positive change through their businesses, rather than just philanthropy on the side).
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The award recognizes students for their positive efforts in raising awareness, effecting change regarding mental health and breaking down the stigma.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Sometimes that plays in the pitcher's favor, by effecting more movement on his breaking pitches.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
The goal is to have people with a mélange of skills, backgrounds, and perspectives study and interact in hopes that in the end the group will be more enlightened, aware, and cohesive—and thus more capable of effecting positive change in the community.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Aug. 2020
Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Even sometimes effecting personal introductions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The 11th edition of Fortune’s annual Change the World list is out this morning, highlighting 50 companies who are doing well by doing good (aka effecting positive change through their businesses, rather than just philanthropy on the side).
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The award recognizes students for their positive efforts in raising awareness, effecting change regarding mental health and breaking down the stigma.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Sometimes that plays in the pitcher's favor, by effecting more movement on his breaking pitches.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
The goal is to have people with a mélange of skills, backgrounds, and perspectives study and interact in hopes that in the end the group will be more enlightened, aware, and cohesive—and thus more capable of effecting positive change in the community.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effecting
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The mural, along with several posters of the same color, also appeared around the city, causing fans on social media to go into a frenzy of excitement and wonder what exactly was going on.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Tavaris Jackson, 35, of Escanaba, was found guilty of first-degree murder, assault of a pregnant individual intentionally causing miscarriage/stillbirth and felony firearm.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Citi has also been investing in Charlotte through four affordable housing projects, creating or preserving over 630 units, Stein said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Lamps and fittings in bedrooms can easily be dimmed using an iPad, creating more theatrical mood settings than a stage lighting console.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Your 7th House of Devotion lights up as the emotional Moon enters Aries, bringing chances to clarify expectations with someone important in your life.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Plus, the new ultramarine and green pigments are better suited for deep skin tones, bringing the range to 44 diverse shades.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Technology keeps pushing toward a world where capturing a moment and generating one can happen in the same instant.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The news is a tough watch at the moment, with conflict around the world generating headlines, and Johnson knows this means the team will need to tread carefully.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Two Baltimore County schools were placed on a short lockdown Thursday morning after a car backfired, prompting concerns about a potential weapon, according to school officials.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The clash comes as tensions escalate between Anthropic and the Defense Department, which has resisted placing restrictions on AI use and recently barred contractors from working with the company, prompting a lawsuit from Anthropic on First Amendment grounds.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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One way of doing this is to not give them building permits.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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How Often To Clean Baseboards Stein recommends dusting your baseboards monthly and then doing a deeper clean with vinegar every 3-4 months.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The experimental jet, part of NASA’s Quesst mission, is designed to fly faster than the speed of sound while producing only a soft sonic thump instead of a disruptive boom.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Another issue worrying farmers in major food-producing countries like Brazil and India is that the war is also hurting the export market.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
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Whitesitt caught his state-record cutty there in mid-April, around the same time cutthroats in the northern Rockies are spawning in tributary streams.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
18 Mar. 2026
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But Tigerman led a small office revolution during this period, spawning a group of young practitioners including Larry Booth, Jim Nagle, Tom Beeby and Stuart Cohen who transformed architectural culture and practice in the city.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Effecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effecting. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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