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
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
To test the disruption theory, the researchers directly examined the effects of beam-plasma instabilities by measuring the jet’s beam profile and associated magnetic field signatures.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
There’s no overemphasizing how much color is packed into each frame, nor the production team’s palpable commitment to such tactile effects work.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2025
These effects are usually mild to moderate.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
This global temperature benchmark was meant to create a guardrail to protect the world from the dangerous effects of warming.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
This makes dark matter effectively invisible, meaning the only way scientists can infer its presence is by observing its gravitational effects and then watching how that acts as a middleman and impacts light and ordinary matter.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
No one’s really sure how far the effects of that waste might spread.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Of course, coffee’s effects aren’t one-size-fits-all.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
On top of all that, there’s elemental effects (like burning and freezing), and a Rock, Paper, Scissors-like system where certain actions can negate specific enemy attacks based on their type.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
To test the disruption theory, the researchers directly examined the effects of beam-plasma instabilities by measuring the jet’s beam profile and associated magnetic field signatures.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
There’s no overemphasizing how much color is packed into each frame, nor the production team’s palpable commitment to such tactile effects work.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2025
These effects are usually mild to moderate.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
This global temperature benchmark was meant to create a guardrail to protect the world from the dangerous effects of warming.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
This makes dark matter effectively invisible, meaning the only way scientists can infer its presence is by observing its gravitational effects and then watching how that acts as a middleman and impacts light and ordinary matter.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
No one’s really sure how far the effects of that waste might spread.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Of course, coffee’s effects aren’t one-size-fits-all.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effects
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Those on nine-month contracts must devote 480 hours to instruction — which can include things like lab work, clinical work and internships in addition to lecture time — over the course of the contract.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because, in waking life, the truth is that things haven’t been the same since the strain of raising two young kids started to wear on their parents.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Although these easy-care plants are relatively flexible about pruning, cutting daylilies back at the wrong time potentially makes your plants bloom less next season and causes other problems, too.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Maldives also maintains a complete ban on the import, sale, distribution, possession and use of electronic cigarettes and vaping products, regardless of age.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Rainbows have been effective in the red zone, scoring on 97% of their possessions inside the 20-yard line.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The research team highlighted that this process creates ideal conditions for atmospheric water vapour to condense into droplets on the cooler surface, the way steam condenses on your bathroom mirror.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Frank creates this Charles Atlas golden god specifically to adore and satisfy him.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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So, between lockable zippers, anti-slash fabric, and RFID blockers, the right bag needs to pull quadruple duty in protecting your belongings.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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The purse also has multiple pockets, including a zipper pocket and a slip pocket inside, as well as an exterior pocket on the back to keep belongings organized.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Paris Agreement hits its 10th anniversary and COP30 brings an important deadline for participating countries to update their emissions reduction plans which, so far have fallen short of the Paris targets.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Crisp bits of bacon add a salty crunch, while the green onion brings a fresh, mild bite.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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With Prior at the service line, the Pilots jumped out to a 9-0 lead behind two Prior aces, a kill and two stuff blocks from Delilah Wilson and Talia Butler’s two kills and a stuff block in set two.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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This was clown stuff in a city where, per a 2024 report, someone earning the average salary ($88,647) could afford only 5 percent of rentals on the market after factoring in upfront costs such as broker’s fees and security deposits.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The results also highlight the ever-changing nature of New York City, which continually prompts questions about who can be considered a New Yorker.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Knowing and acting on her mom’s wishes eases the burden of last-minute decision-making and prompts Dowd to take early planning into her own hands.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effects. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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