effectuating

verb

present participle of effectuate
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. — 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
  1. creating
  2. causing
  3. generating
  4. bringing
  5. prompting
  6. doing
  7. producing
  8. effecting
Verb
  • That means strengthening the connection between our clubs and their communities, creating unforgettable experiences for fans, and making sure the excitement generated this summer becomes lasting momentum for Major League Soccer.
    — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That entailed creating a sizzle reel with a lot of flashy effects in hopes of convincing Universal to get behind the new budget and schedule.
    — Geoffrey Bunting, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of creating
Verb
  • The demand for memory chips in the data centers being built to power AI is causing a shortage and sending prices skyrocketing.
    — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 31 July 2026
  • Rodriguez was appointed after Republican senators held the seat open for three years, causing backed up court dockets, some experts said.
    — Julia Coin July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of causing
Verb
  • The trip to the UK and the family vacation have demonstrated once again that Markle remains one of the figures most capable of generating international buzz.
    — Amaia Odriozola, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The employees generating the most output are not necessarily producing the most value.
    — Dan Schawbel, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of generating
Verb
  • Later, the Aries Moon enters your 4th House of Home, bringing attention back to your foundation.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Shapiros were accused by some followers of bringing Kala into their family for financial gain.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of bringing
Verb
  • Rollins brought up the Bloodline, prompting back-and-forth strikes from the two former brothers.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Walbert Ureña, the Angels' starter who helped lead the shutout, did not offer similar complaints, prompting some fans to wonder whether Misiorowski's postgame comments were simply an excuse for an uncharacteristically rough outing.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of prompting
Verb
  • Chinese institutions have the capabilities and are doing cutting edge work, said Huang.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • The Red Bull Showrun, a live high-speed motorsports demonstration, will feature Formula 1 cars burning out and doing donuts on a roughly half-mile stretch of Hank Aaron Drive.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of doing
Verb
  • Fortunately, the design firm of Claesson Koivisto Rune overcame the obstacles, producing a triumph of Swedish style—a modest, minimalist, yet supremely comfortable property housed in two low, long buildings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The employees generating the most output are not necessarily producing the most value.
    — Dan Schawbel, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of producing
Verb
  • Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Oil prices year-to-date Citi warned that effecting the fee could also lift the possibility of a broader military confrontation in the near term.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Definition of effecting

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“Effectuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectuating. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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