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
Although the wine mom has certain advantages for effecting political change in an age of hyperpolitics, one still suspects that the commonest usage of the term is rooted in reflexive, sexist disdain.
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Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
Rising consumer costs are not just effecting humans, but our furry family members too.
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Audrina Sinclair,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
These changes have resulted in further voter disenfranchisement, disproportionately effecting Black and Hispanic voters.
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Allison Mashell Mitchell,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
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.
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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).
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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.
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Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
Sometimes that plays in the pitcher's favor, by effecting more movement on his breaking pitches.
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Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
Rising consumer costs are not just effecting humans, but our furry family members too.
—
Audrina Sinclair,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
These changes have resulted in further voter disenfranchisement, disproportionately effecting Black and Hispanic voters.
—
Allison Mashell Mitchell,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
Cameron Bryan, president of CISD board, said there is a trend of low enrollments effecting North Texas school districts, such as Grapevine-Colleyville.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effecting
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Many of the attacks targeted energy infrastructure and commercial sites, causing billions of dollars of economic losses and shattering their image as a safe haven for foreign travel and investment.
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Nourishing ingredients like soybean and plant oils sink into skin and lift up dirt and blemish-causing bacteria.
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Antiques mix with more contemporary wallpapers and fabrics, creating a comfortably eclectic vibe.
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Some of the smoke may stay higher in the sky, creating a milky or hazy appearance.
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Penn Station New York access will be limited again after the match to accommodate trains bringing fans back from the stadium.
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The New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals was a tremendous accomplishment for the organization and its players, while also bringing a joyous end to the team's long championship drought for fans.
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Earl Grey teas are blended with bergamot oil to add a citrus flavor to the black tea, generating a slight vanilla flavor when served iced.
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The lawyer of the future may increasingly resemble an architect, physician, or strategic advisor whose value lies not in generating work product but in validating, interpreting, and applying expertise.
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Since then, the mussels have spread through California waterways, prompting mandatory boat inspections and decontamination requirements at lakes and reservoirs statewide.
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In Georgia, a judge dismissed a lawsuit because it had been filed in the wrong city, prompting the government to refile elsewhere.
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La Roja needs quicker movement of the ball and its players, more adaptation to what the opponent is doing (Saudi Arabia is not going to play free and open after seeing what worked) and to be more ruthless.
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There is a psychological drive to try to get a second chance at doing something that didn't turn out well the first time.
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With its rich agricultural resources, the country is aiming to become a leader in producing next-generation biofuels.
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Before Wednesday’s storms, several large outbreaks occurred across the state the previous week on the evening of June 11, producing 20 tornadoes in the northern Illinois and northwest Indiana forecast area alone.
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.
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Grunion are known to make a faint squeaking noise while spawning.
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“Effecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effecting. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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