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
Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Though no studies have shown adverse effects from aluminum deodorants, natural deodorants sold to health-conscious consumers are generally aluminum-free.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
These financial effects extend beyond states where sports betting is legal.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
But scientists still haven’t fully evaluated the effects of simultaneous exposures to many of these chemicals over a long period of time.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
The mission also flew through the Van Allen radiation belt, providing valuable data for scientists on Earth related to the effects of cosmic radiation on the human body.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Long term effects uncertain Amazon and Microsoft declined to comment on whether the conflict has affected their investment plans in the region.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Middlemen forms a trio with Mark McGurl’s The Program Era (2011), which examines the rise of MFAs, and Dan Sinykin’s Big Fiction (2023), which follows the effects of publishing’s conglomeration.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Since then, surging energy costs — and the pass-through effects — have only made life more expensive.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 24 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
And nowhere are the effects of higher ACA premiums felt more than in Miami-Dade, which has the largest Obamacare enrollment population — more than 1 million last year, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — of any county in the nation.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Though no studies have shown adverse effects from aluminum deodorants, natural deodorants sold to health-conscious consumers are generally aluminum-free.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
These financial effects extend beyond states where sports betting is legal.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
But scientists still haven’t fully evaluated the effects of simultaneous exposures to many of these chemicals over a long period of time.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
The mission also flew through the Van Allen radiation belt, providing valuable data for scientists on Earth related to the effects of cosmic radiation on the human body.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Long term effects uncertain Amazon and Microsoft declined to comment on whether the conflict has affected their investment plans in the region.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Middlemen forms a trio with Mark McGurl’s The Program Era (2011), which examines the rise of MFAs, and Dan Sinykin’s Big Fiction (2023), which follows the effects of publishing’s conglomeration.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Since then, surging energy costs — and the pass-through effects — have only made life more expensive.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 24 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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The Knicks only truly made things interesting in minutes the former Brooklyn Nets star and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer spent on the bench on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs at Place, things are a little more formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All parts of giant hogweed contain the phototoxic chemical that causes burns, including the flowers and seeds.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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That’s what causes the death of the soul, the death of the self.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Heat’s zone worked on several second-half possessions, but Miami still allowed too many open threes -- and had too many defensive breakdowns -- when the game was decided in the fourth quarter.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bush is charged with murder, home invasion and criminal possession of a firearm, and is being held in lieu of a $2 million court set bond.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Inside, a central ramp—which spirals upward and outward from one exhibition floor to the next—creates an open interior space, flooded with daylight that pours in through a glass dome.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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That creates an opportunity for automation.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With its solid wood construction and rich espresso finish, this unit can support your belongings on its three sturdy shelves.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The situation escalated when one member of the group used profanity while gathering their belongings.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Saturn aligning with Pluto brings new boundaries and commitments that reshape your daily routine.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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With a 6-foot-4, 194-pound frame, McAlister brings top playmaker ability.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The model shop made everything, and all the Xenonite stuff was crafted by them.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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That was one of nine strikeouts for Bradley, who showed flashes of the electric stuff that has made the Twins so excited about his future.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The app walks you through pairing and prompts you to take a photo of the QR code printed on the rear of the Rookie's camera.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Whether future broadcasts bring more stunts like the Thing’s first pitch — or whether fan backlash prompts a course correction — remains to be seen.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effects. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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