as in creating
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 effectuating
Many also encouraged people to vote in the upcoming mid-term elections, stressing that the people voted into public office are key to effectuating change.
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Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
28 Mar. 2026
Cunningham laid out a tax-effective but complex alternative to directly selling and buying that involves converting your home to a rental and effectuating a 1031 exchange for your replacement property.
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Jessica Roy,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Jan. 2026
Respondents' conduct over the past months belie that his detention has been for the basic purpose of effectuating removal, lending further support that Abrego Garcia should be held no longer.
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Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2025
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
28 Mar. 2026
Cunningham laid out a tax-effective but complex alternative to directly selling and buying that involves converting your home to a rental and effectuating a 1031 exchange for your replacement property.
—
Jessica Roy,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Jan. 2026
Respondents' conduct over the past months belie that his detention has been for the basic purpose of effectuating removal, lending further support that Abrego Garcia should be held no longer.
—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectuating
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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And that means creating connections that are outside of a computer screen.
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During contests, their stomachs stretch, heart rates rise, and digestion struggles to keep up, causing intense physical stress.
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The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
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His off-court endeavors have contributed to the majority of his wealth, generating over $1 billion from business ventures and endorsement deals.
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Such consensus is essential to restoring confidence, stabilizing the economy and generating sustainable growth.
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Penn Station New York access will be limited again after the match to accommodate trains bringing fans back from the stadium.
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The New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals was a tremendous accomplishment for the organization and its players, while also bringing a joyous end to the team's long championship drought for fans.
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But the university ignored the committee’s findings, prompting Kil to seek arbitration, which was held in March.
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Mercury stations retrograde under a Capricorn full moon, prompting you to examine the effects of perspective.
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The young man was doing LeBron James’ silencer celebration after scoring a goal one moment and being tagged with soccer’s equivalent of a Flagrant 2 the next — because of how one moment was assessed on tape delay.
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The city’s police department will be doing safety checks in the area as well.
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Are manufacturers producing vehicles that need regular software patches?
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Cape Verde’s Vozinha offered a compelling example, producing an outstanding display against Spain while executing his team’s game plan with composure to help secure a historic progression to the knockout stage.
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Although the wine mom has certain advantages for effecting political change in an age of hyperpolitics, one still suspects that the commonest usage of the term is rooted in reflexive, sexist disdain.
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Rising consumer costs are not just effecting humans, but our furry family members too.
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“Effectuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectuating. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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