take effect

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Definition of take effectnext
as in work
to produce a desired effect You'll feel better once the medication takes effect.

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Recent Examples of take effect And though a state law banning public sleeping took effect almost a year ago, this summer’s tally of the county’s street-sleeping residents was the highest since August 2022. Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 The plan received approval this year from the insurance department for a 29% rate increase for its homeowner dwelling policy that will take effect in October. Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Now that the return-to-office mandate has taken effect, Hamernik says completing his daily three-hour commute four times a week will be a significant strain. William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 The new limits — which take effect Wednesday for newly enrolling students and July 2029 for current students — will be $20,500 annually and $100,000 over a lifetime. Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for take effect

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“Take effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20effect. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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