as in things
transportable items that one owns
the family packed up its household effects and moved to Florida
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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
Josh Buckhalter, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Students affected on two separate days Altman said students on two separate days last week ingested THC gummies and were either unable to function and removed from school or hospitalized due to the drugs’ effects.
—Brenda Ordonez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
The California Air Resources Board is still analyzing E15’s potential public health and environmental effects.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Any effects of the massive expansion of the California film and TV tax credit, which became law on July 1, have yet to show up in the production data.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Wolfe is the multidisciplinary artist whose work explores topics related to climate, the effects of music on dementia and much more.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
The group said the AI badge will challenge scouts to examine the effects of AI on daily life, learn about the impacts of deepfakes, and work on a project that either incorporates AI or explains the technology in a way other scouts will understand.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
LogoPowered byScale logo As the federal government shutdown has dragged into its seventh day, questions remain around how long-lasting the effects of service suspensions and funding cuts could be.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
The seats move, wind gets blown at you (something that makes for a particularly unsettling moment when a character is shot in the head and the 4DX system simulates the bullet whizzing into your ear), and lights pop on and off around the auditorium to simulate gunfire and other effects.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
However, Samuel had just four catches for 15 yards and may have been still feeling the effects of his lingering heel injury.
—Josh Buckhalter, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Students affected on two separate days Altman said students on two separate days last week ingested THC gummies and were either unable to function and removed from school or hospitalized due to the drugs’ effects.
—Brenda Ordonez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
The California Air Resources Board is still analyzing E15’s potential public health and environmental effects.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Any effects of the massive expansion of the California film and TV tax credit, which became law on July 1, have yet to show up in the production data.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Wolfe is the multidisciplinary artist whose work explores topics related to climate, the effects of music on dementia and much more.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
The group said the AI badge will challenge scouts to examine the effects of AI on daily life, learn about the impacts of deepfakes, and work on a project that either incorporates AI or explains the technology in a way other scouts will understand.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
LogoPowered byScale logo As the federal government shutdown has dragged into its seventh day, questions remain around how long-lasting the effects of service suspensions and funding cuts could be.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
The seats move, wind gets blown at you (something that makes for a particularly unsettling moment when a character is shot in the head and the 4DX system simulates the bullet whizzing into your ear), and lights pop on and off around the auditorium to simulate gunfire and other effects.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effects
Noun
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Channing Tatum’s Raw Physicality on The Tonight Show Channing Tatum is, above all things, a dancer.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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In 2022, life circumstances prompted her and her husband to make things official quickly.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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Unlike frosts, a hard freeze causes plants to wilt, collapse, turn brown or black, or become mushy.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Commanders were forced to punt on the ensuing possession after the touchdown, and the Bears got the ball back but went three-and-out, giving it right back to the Commanders.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Rates in major cities like Milan, Paris and New York are at all-time highs, and guests are increasingly prioritizing experiences over possessions.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In nearby Aloxe-Corton, Domaine Frey creates cuvées of wines aged in both Clayver and oak rather than using 100 percent ceramic.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 Oct. 2025
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The company creates fiberglass and papier-mâché creatures, towering works of art, like glowing spiders and dancing, 20-foot skeletons.—
Jenny Adams,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Across the fence, in Gaza, Palestinians had been trekking with their belongings for days, since preparations for the ceasefire were announced.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Many buildings were flattened, and none was undamaged, as people went back to search for their belongings.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Which brings us to what the British press described as the biggest celebrity break-up since Charles and Diana.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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Just use what feels right—what brings you joy.—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Harvard was ranked second best university and school for 2026, due to its high faculty member to student ratio and average staff salary - which exceeds $105,000 for full-time instructional stuff - as well as its diversity and graduate outcomes.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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This stuff has been minor, thankfully.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In Arizona, no season prompts waves of jubilation like autumn.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Some of that is game circumstantial; the Panthers falling behind by a lot early generally prompts that.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effects. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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