as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the hope that the greater social interaction between members of the different classes will effectuate greater school spirit
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Recent Examples of effectuate
For example, Tesla’s developments with its Optimus humanoid bot could potentially serve as a great conduit for Neuralink users to effectuate action with their thoughts.
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Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Many of the volunteers would use equipment such as night-vision goggles to watch for migrants crossing the desert, spotting them with flashlights, and then call Border Patrol agents to effectuate arrests.
—Jessica Pishko, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
Nor can Trump rely only on his powers of persuasion to effectuate a deal.
—Victor Cha, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2025
The judges gave the Trump administration 10 days to issue any administrative orders needed to effectuate their ruling.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 28 May 2025
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Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Many of the volunteers would use equipment such as night-vision goggles to watch for migrants crossing the desert, spotting them with flashlights, and then call Border Patrol agents to effectuate arrests.
—Jessica Pishko, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
Nor can Trump rely only on his powers of persuasion to effectuate a deal.
—Victor Cha, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2025
The judges gave the Trump administration 10 days to issue any administrative orders needed to effectuate their ruling.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 28 May 2025
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Streaming Platforms Major live events like the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final, watched by 1.1 billion viewers, place immense strain on streaming platforms, sometimes causing crashes.—
Asad Khan,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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That means teaching parents how to be their child’s calm center, how to interpret behavior as communication, and how to create home environments that foster cooperation and emotional safety.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The need to include second-round picks in several trades to offload contracts or create a roster spot or flexibility, though most of the deals individually can be rationalized.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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Robert had a bloop single to right, bringing home Tauchman to make it 4-1.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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The department framed limits as bringing services in line with national norms, but some people, such as those who received therapy multiple times a week, could see cutbacks.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, photos of Endrick already working with the ball in the gym generated some talk, suggesting that his return from a hamstring injury is closer than had been previously communicated.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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If a security guard leaves their post for too long, whether due to an emergency or just a lapse in focus, the system prompts them to check back in.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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This embarrassing episode prompted Powell to alter the Fed's approach to making policy decisions.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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In 2024-2025 the lodge stayed open for the winter, doing events like winemaker dinners.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Russia has a 50-year goal, to re-unite parts of the old Soviet Union; Ukraine has a more immediate goal, to stop the war and not give up any territory to do so.—
Richard Stengel,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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Jerry Mickelson has been producing and promoting concerts, theatrical productions, special events and a wide variety of live entertainment programming for over 53 years, since co-founding Jam Productions.—
Jerry Mickelson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The series is executive produced by Sheridan, Glasser, Saldaña, Kidman, Burkle, Yari, Hutkin, Jill Wagner, David Lemanowicz, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman and Cox.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Effectuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectuate. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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