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
The world is watching America rebuff allies while effectuating Putin’s plans.
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Michael Szalma, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025
What is radically different from his first administration is the specter of mass deportations, and the slate of measures being put out to effectuate that, such as punishing local police officers who do not participate in the roundups of unauthorized migrants.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Advisors had warned Darius to effectuate an alternate strategy rather than meeting Alexander’s stronger infantry.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
The company effectuated a 1-for-10 reverse stock split on November 6, 2023, and its common stock is now quoted on the OTC Markets Pink Current Information tier under the symbol 'NVOS'.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2024
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Michael Szalma, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025
What is radically different from his first administration is the specter of mass deportations, and the slate of measures being put out to effectuate that, such as punishing local police officers who do not participate in the roundups of unauthorized migrants.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Advisors had warned Darius to effectuate an alternate strategy rather than meeting Alexander’s stronger infantry.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
The company effectuated a 1-for-10 reverse stock split on November 6, 2023, and its common stock is now quoted on the OTC Markets Pink Current Information tier under the symbol 'NVOS'.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2024
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Market selloffs cause many higher-income Americans whose net worth is significantly lower to reduce their spending.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The clip caused a firestorm across social media yesterday, naturally, and while someone’s private relationship is their own business, this one has a way of entering the spotlight over and over.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The debris – space rocks known as meteoroids – collides with Earth's atmosphere at high speed and disintegrates, creating fiery and colorful streaks in the sky, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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But the second is that Henderson finally brings some big-play potential to a stagnant Patriots offense that’s been so boring to watch.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Self Offense explores the fundamental dynamics of space and time in interactions, bringing it into conscious awareness to be used as a tool.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The way to make this all possible, Democrats say, is by loosening the fiscal guardrails that were created on a bipartisan basis in 2017 and have allowed the state to generate continuous surpluses during Lamont’s tenure.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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Disney and Lucasfilm have trumpeted Star Wars franchise news at the Tokyo event in an effort to generate strong buzz for upcoming TV, film and gaming releases.—
William Earl,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2025
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Eva clocks their conversation as extremely paranoid, and Kyle's attempt at smoothing things over with David only prompts David to start up all over again.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Before he is hauled off to prison for good, Joe attempts one last lunge toward Bronte, prompting her to shoot him … in the genitals.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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Svalbard is governed by a 1920 treaty that gives over 40 countries, including Russia, China and the U.S., equal rights to live and do business there.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Once you're done, gently rinse away all shaving cream with warm water, and pat dry with a clean towel. 7.—
Megan Gustashaw,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2025
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Notable Figures: During the quarter, the company's equity income in China produced a $45 million profit, compared to a loss of $106 million last year at this time.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Guy Picciotto has produced albums for Blonde Redhead, the Blood Brothers, Gossip, and many others.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Effectuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectuate. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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