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
Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 24 June 2026
Finally, the investigation found that the camp's re-unification efforts and incident management were chaotic, withtraumatic effects for families.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Pairing fish with heart-healthy sides—such as leafy greens, nuts, olive oil, or fiber-rich grains—enhances its protective effects.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 June 2026
Studies have found oil wells can emit carcinogens and are linked to adverse health effects.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
Organizers say the free show will have more than 10,000 pyrotechnic effects along the Detroit River.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 17 June 2026
These conditions can increase your vulnerability to adverse effects from poor air quality.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 16 June 2026
Yet the installation’s strongest effects require no phone.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 13 June 2026
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
Noun
The compounding effects of high fuel costs along with the debt that helped finance the purchase and the upgrades to the planes accumulated quickly.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 24 June 2026
Finally, the investigation found that the camp's re-unification efforts and incident management were chaotic, withtraumatic effects for families.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Pairing fish with heart-healthy sides—such as leafy greens, nuts, olive oil, or fiber-rich grains—enhances its protective effects.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 June 2026
Studies have found oil wells can emit carcinogens and are linked to adverse health effects.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
Organizers say the free show will have more than 10,000 pyrotechnic effects along the Detroit River.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 17 June 2026
These conditions can increase your vulnerability to adverse effects from poor air quality.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 16 June 2026
Yet the installation’s strongest effects require no phone.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Verb
Here, The Athletic outlines United’s debt picture and what effects this latest refinancing may have.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 13 June 2026
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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In fact, many of us often end up buying things that our colleagues found during their search.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Its heavy nature also causes oils to build up in pores, causing acne and breakouts, which other established moisturizing ingredients, like ceramides, petrolatum, squalene, glycerin and shea butter, are less likely to do.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Amid the fallout, Honarkar lost possession of most of his properties, including the historic Hotel Laguna, where a public scuffle had broken out in 2023 between his security team and guards working for the partner who wrested control of the landmark.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Belgium dominated possession in the first 60 minutes, but Iran still had a strong counterattack that was repeatedly thwarted by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who matched Beiranvand's results, if not his theatricality.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
Verb
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That creates a rare opportunity for tournament debutant Cape Verde, the second-smallest country to qualify for a World Cup.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The watershed provides drinking water, forms a critical habitat for fish and other wildlife and creates recreational spaces for the community, the board wrote.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Safely store your phone, wallet, keys, passport, and other belongings in the two zippered pockets.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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The victim, according to police, was robbed of his belongings and forced to walk to the other side of the parking lot.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Woodard brings Anna to life with a smokey voice, a statuesque presence and an arch demeanor.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The imposing white hotel buildings are all above the road - accessed by vehicle via a ramp, which brings you to a carpark and the front entrance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Will Smith traversed the globe for 100 days and did a whole bunch of adventure-quest stuff on the Disney Plus/National Geographic series Pole to Pole With Will Smith.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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And the longer-term stuff that even those close to him might not have recognized.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Its hybrid analog-digital approach allows Alfa free rein to actualize his impulses, while the meditative atmosphere prompts reflection on where those impulses come from.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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This reality prompts global government funding and quantum strategy.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effects. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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