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 tech is there, but the system hasn't caught up to effectuate the best outcomes.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
But the system in place to expedite these cases is just not working, and no one seems to be stepping up to effectuate and implement necessary changes.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 9 May 2025
If Joe Biden effectuated his immigration policy without due process, why can’t Donald Trump do the same with his?
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 28 Apr. 2025
In another lawsuit challenging the ban, a federal judge barred any policy effectuating Trump’s directive from taking effect.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
But the system in place to expedite these cases is just not working, and no one seems to be stepping up to effectuate and implement necessary changes.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 9 May 2025
If Joe Biden effectuated his immigration policy without due process, why can’t Donald Trump do the same with his?
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 28 Apr. 2025
In another lawsuit challenging the ban, a federal judge barred any policy effectuating Trump’s directive from taking effect.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectuate
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They had been expected to argue that severe mental disease or defect caused Purdy not to comprehend that his conduct was wrong.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
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His remarks during a White House press conference come amid conflicting reports, including from US intelligence sources, about the extent of the damage caused by recent American strikes on Iran’s main nuclear sites.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
27 June 2025
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Rather than going for conventional boardroom-style ties, Falk is looking at creating ties from materials like lace, pearls, and leather.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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To the frustration of many fans, the former UConn guard—the 30th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft—was cut after two preseason games, showing the conundrum that current roster limits create for player development.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
20 June 2025
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But his game also brings plenty of wrinkles for the Bulls to iron out.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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The levels of perspective framework developed by Dr. Daniel Kim, who's an advisor for my company, brings mental models to the surface for alignment so that organizations can create the right systemic structures.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The athletics department has been generating revenue through various means, including the establishment of the Competitive Success Fund.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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Hartford Courant This course each year generates discussion on its degree of difficulty.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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Pictures from the TikTok video that prompted Felipe to visit the emergency room.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Historical shocks have prompted similar responses: the Great Fire of London led to fire codes and insurance pools, while 19th-century boiler explosions catalyzed modern engineering standards.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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While the audience members could still speak on the item about to be deferred, Rodriguez said, doing so would mean the public wouldn’t have the chance to address commissioners if the item ever came up for an actual vote at a future meeting.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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Apps which are meant to make users safer and more secure but are doing the very opposite.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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America keeps producing more effectively and efficiently: This is progress, growth and prosperity.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Shildt also knows that the biggest issue creating the team’s biggest issue is that on more nights than not, the top four hitters in the lineup have not been able to produce at the level the team needs them to.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2025
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