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
Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Pistole also warned that extended shutdowns can have permanent and lasting effects on the workforce.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The emphasis on in-camera effects makes a massive difference to the wraparound feel of the experience.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
The pandemic's effects on older children's academic achievement are well-documented.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
El Niño and La Niña are periodic climate cycles in the tropical Pacific Ocean that occur every few years and can have profound effects on global weather patterns.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Americans at home are feeling the effects of the war as gas prices have risen more than 40 cents per gallon in the last week, according to AAA.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The war entered its 11th day with no end in sight as its effects rippled across the Middle East and beyond.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Even without outright shortages, price effects could be severe.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Mar. 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
Through intimate observational footage, letters read in voiceover, archival footage of their lives before the war, De Pue shows the devastating and lasting effects of war on the lives of the protagonists.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Pistole also warned that extended shutdowns can have permanent and lasting effects on the workforce.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The emphasis on in-camera effects makes a massive difference to the wraparound feel of the experience.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
The pandemic's effects on older children's academic achievement are well-documented.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
El Niño and La Niña are periodic climate cycles in the tropical Pacific Ocean that occur every few years and can have profound effects on global weather patterns.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Americans at home are feeling the effects of the war as gas prices have risen more than 40 cents per gallon in the last week, according to AAA.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The war entered its 11th day with no end in sight as its effects rippled across the Middle East and beyond.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Even without outright shortages, price effects could be severe.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Mar. 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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As a result, Chandra is good for a lot of things, but its limitations matter when considering those big questions above.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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When our hour was nearly over, a Rikers representative ordered us to wind things down.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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There isn't any research showing that drinking caffeine right after waking up causes an afternoon crash, nor is there evidence that delaying caffeine can prevent it.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jalloh’s lengthy criminal history includes more than 30 arrests for charges of rape, assault, drug possession, property destruction, identity theft, trespassing, firing a weapon, grand larceny, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and pickpocketing.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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After two decades of grinding — and in possession of generational wealth — Blackburn attempted retirement.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Regulating heat in these systems creates the right conditions for peak efficiency and performance, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The contrast between the volume of the trench coat and the clean lines of straight-leg jeans creates an interesting and very trendy silhouette.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The program has moved very few clients into permanent housing, while producing significant displacement and destruction of unhoused people’s belongings — the very belongings that many depend on for survival.—
Caleb W Crowder,
Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Another court hearing is scheduled for March 12, to further discuss when residents can get their belongings.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the letter is yet another representation of the growing consensus on the left against consolidation that brings major news organizations under one roof, particularly when that house is owned by Ellison.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Naomi Fry says that this iteration brings with it a fresh sense of authenticity and vulnerability.—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The grand opening Tuesday of the center on the library’s ground floor was a showcase of AI tools and demonstrations from San Jose State students, city departments and partners like LEGO Education, with fun stuff like robots on display.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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This is once-in-a-lifetime stuff.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Silence creates space, and often prompts the other person to keep talking.—
Kathy and Ross Petrass,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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If there is a bus or train that is coming close to the location that someone is requesting a microtransit ride, the algorithm prompts them to use public transport instead, Tillunger said.—
Sara Bedigian,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2026
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