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
Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
The company also describes the aircraft as supporting ISR, electronic warfare, communications relay, and even launching effects payloads.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
The negative effects can last up to 5 years.
—Linda Darling-Hammond, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The boy’s mother submitted a statement to court that was read aloud by a victim representative Tuesday, describing continuing effects, including memory and academic struggles, from the concussion her son suffered.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The Gallup poll primarily attributes the harmful effects of declining community to a widespread loss of personal agency.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 26 May 2026
However, there are occasional visual flourishes, like the beginning and end of each stage resembling sketches, and the backgrounds featuring light pencil lines and watercolor effects, hinting that the game takes place in a storybook.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
Moderation is key to preventing unwanted effects.
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
Our results show dramatic, mostly negative, effects of federal policy changes on researchers, the research system and American competitiveness.
—Eric Welch, The Conversation, 19 May 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
Having catalogued the Black Death’s horrifying effects, Ibn Khatima went on to outline a series of preventative measures and active treatments designed to combat this merciless scourge.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
The company also describes the aircraft as supporting ISR, electronic warfare, communications relay, and even launching effects payloads.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
The negative effects can last up to 5 years.
—Linda Darling-Hammond, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The boy’s mother submitted a statement to court that was read aloud by a victim representative Tuesday, describing continuing effects, including memory and academic struggles, from the concussion her son suffered.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The Gallup poll primarily attributes the harmful effects of declining community to a widespread loss of personal agency.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 26 May 2026
However, there are occasional visual flourishes, like the beginning and end of each stage resembling sketches, and the backgrounds featuring light pencil lines and watercolor effects, hinting that the game takes place in a storybook.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
Moderation is key to preventing unwanted effects.
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
Our results show dramatic, mostly negative, effects of federal policy changes on researchers, the research system and American competitiveness.
—Eric Welch, The Conversation, 19 May 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 chair of the Assembly’s Communications and Conveyance Committee, Boerner said the caseload the CPUC’s five commissioners have to handle is too burdensome and expanding the roster to nine will improve things.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference often causes a buzz, but this is a key year, with expectations high that the all-new Siri upgrade will be revealed.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Then, raising the temperature to 700° C causes the aluminum trifluoride to react with water, leaving behind aluminum oxide and releasing yet more hydrogen fluoride.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The Aces missed a couple of three-pointers and a free throw on their final possessions while Dearica Hamby and Plum sealed the win with two free throws each.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The Mercury's Kahleah Copper hit a 3-pointer on the next possession, cutting their deficit to a point.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The soft green tones subtly pull in the olive pillows across my bed, while the abstract landscape design creates a calming, serene vibe that still feels neutral enough to work long term.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Applying his insight to the mosaic of American democracy creates a gestalt in which the whole of all our distinct viewpoints is greater than the mere sum of everyone’s perspective in isolation.—
Steven D. Reske,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Out of his job, off the board, not welcome back on the premises, and with his belongings gathered up and sent to him in a van.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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The people whose few belongings were being arbitrarily picked up and thrown by a crane into the trash were not harassing staff.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 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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Kilian, Winn and Erik Miller all boast above-average stuff, according to FanGraphs’ Stuff+ model.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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So for people who want to go and catch the rodeo, there’s some cool stuff happening there.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The second room also pays homage to Prince’s loyal fans, and prompts them to reflect on the 10 years since his death.—
Hannah Brueske,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
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The New York Knicks’ first NBA Finals berth since the turn of the millennium prompts the question.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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“Effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effects. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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