effecting

Definition of effectingnext
present participle of effect

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of effecting 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 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
Verb
  • Bartek, who rents three-quarters of his land, said landowners are increasing rents, causing further financial strain.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • On his 45th pitch, an errant curveball appeared to squirt out of the righty’s hand, causing pitching coach Ruben Niebla to stir in the dugout.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • SacRT says the idea could boost ridership and help meet regional goals to reduce driving by creating more housing near public transit.
    James Taylor, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • And then the spirit, again, creating that belief.
    Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Admitted Gilgo Beach, New York, serial killer Rex Heuermann confessed to the murders of eight women last week, bringing resolution to a 17-year killing spree that terrorized Long Island.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • And Utah temporarily reduced its state fuel tax, but only by 6 cents on the gallon, bringing its state gas tax to 32 cents on the gallon for the remainder of 2026.
    Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This was the surprise contender of the week, generating plenty of buzz among industry insiders at the show.
    Charlie Boyd, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Simplification becomes just as important a link in the process as generating ideas in the first place.
    Adam Moss, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But use of the six pods, arranged in a triple-bunk style layout between cabins, will put fliers in close proximity to others, prompting the airline to publish etiquette notes.
    CBS News, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The male wolf, named Neukgu, burrowed out of his enclosure at the O-World zoo in Daejeon on April 8, prompting a search that gripped the nation and raised fears about his safety.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Even the Altitude Edition with the black wheels -- at the time no one was really doing that.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The authority on gardening in the South loved doing live shows and meeting his fans.
    Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The streamers usually go for buy-out deals when producing in the UK, which in effect shuts the door on compensation for shows that break out.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Executive producer Roz Coleman and producing advisor Malú Ansaldo complete the company’s core team.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Known for satirizing horror flicks, the Scary Movie films launched with the first title hitting theaters in 2000 before spawning four sequels.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
  • After widespread strong to severe thunderstorms swept through the area Wednesday, bringing hail up to 4 inches in diameter in Miami County and spawning a tornado in Clinton, the Kansas City area should see a much quieter day on Thursday.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026

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“Effecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effecting. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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