as in things
transportable items that one owns
the family packed up its household effects and moved to Florida
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as in causes
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 effects
Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Researchers also observed an initial increase in disciplinary incidents and a temporary decline in student well-being as schools adjusted to the new rules, though those effects eased over time.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Beyond the heavy sweating, hyperthermia and sleep-like state, the patient did not experience severe or persistent adverse effects, the researchers noted.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
The Isko Stone Color story has received very strong reactions thanks to its unique washing effects, bringing a fresh and distinctive look to denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
But radiologist Elizabeth McDonald at the University of Pennsylvania, who co-authored that study, says the protective effects with GLP-1s appear greater than with other treatments or lifestyle changes.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 9 June 2026
With alcohol, due to its sedative effects.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
Climate models predict a continued, long-term decline of snowpack as the effects of climate change intensify.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Losses from cattle afflicted by the parasite could run into the billions of dollars, with larger effects across the American economy, according to USDA estimates.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
What effects the death of his son or other losses and loves had upon his plays are secrets that Shakespeare carried with him to the grave.
—James Shapiro, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Noun
The measure, placed on the ballot by the county Board of Supervisors, asks voters to support the sales tax increase to help stave off the effects of federal Medi-Cal cuts affecting county healthcare facilities.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Researchers also observed an initial increase in disciplinary incidents and a temporary decline in student well-being as schools adjusted to the new rules, though those effects eased over time.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Beyond the heavy sweating, hyperthermia and sleep-like state, the patient did not experience severe or persistent adverse effects, the researchers noted.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
The Isko Stone Color story has received very strong reactions thanks to its unique washing effects, bringing a fresh and distinctive look to denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
But radiologist Elizabeth McDonald at the University of Pennsylvania, who co-authored that study, says the protective effects with GLP-1s appear greater than with other treatments or lifestyle changes.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 9 June 2026
With alcohol, due to its sedative effects.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
Climate models predict a continued, long-term decline of snowpack as the effects of climate change intensify.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Losses from cattle afflicted by the parasite could run into the billions of dollars, with larger effects across the American economy, according to USDA estimates.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Verb
The overwhelming amount of digital evidence that both district attorneys and public defenders in Colorado must manage is so dire that state lawmakers created a task force to address the issue, which effects every criminal case in the state.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
What effects the death of his son or other losses and loves had upon his plays are secrets that Shakespeare carried with him to the grave.
—James Shapiro, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effects
Noun
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My defense and my rebounding are two things that are extremely, extremely important to me.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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In my fiction, my grandfather was no longer an inscrutable ghost, but a character with definable flaws, who did things in an order that, despite whatever twists and subversions, resolved into meaning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Folate deficiency causes a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2026
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If a tool causes friction, map the workflow on paper, then simplify steps and confirm responsibilities with the group.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Portland also dominated on the boards to get extra possessions.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Bruno Fernandes pulls the strings in the final third with the precision of his right foot, Paris Saint-Germain star Vitinha is essential in speeding up circulation in midfield and maintaining possession, and Bernardo Silva is decisive from the right wing, often popping up in unexpected spaces.—
Esteban Campanela,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Verb
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According to experts, travel creates the perfect conditions for tight bonds.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Cars packed with mattresses, luggage and household belongings stretched for kilometers along Lebanon’s coastal highway, as residents fled Tyre following the latest Israeli warning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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The bottom line Cleaning your pet’s belongings, grooming them and refilling their preventatives will help keep them safe during the summer.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The massive delta is revered not only for its capacious water supply and agricultural support, but also its famed Delta breeze that often brings relief from stretches of hot weather.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon' brings romance to Texas Similar shows are moving into the Texas turf.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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That's the stuff that fuels me, that's what keeps me up at night and excited for the next day.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The contractor hasn't signed off on final stuff.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Servers carve the duck tableside, slicing the crisp skin and tender meat in full view of nearby tables, which only prompts more customers to ask for it.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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This prompts Phan’s great-uncle to nod and smile.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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“Effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effects. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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