Synonyms of takes effect

takes effect

phrase

present tense third-person singular of take effect

as in works

to produce a desired effect

You'll feel better once the medication takes effect.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• works
• operates
• takes
• performs
• takes hold
• acts
• reacts
• results
• affects
• responds
• influences
• behaves
• pans out
• sways
• redounds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• backfires
• fizzles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of takes effect

Before the Saver’s Match takes effect, the saver’s credit remains available through the 2026 tax year for lower- and moderate-income retirement savers. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Sacramento International Airport parking is getting more expensive, with the Board of Supervisors unanimously approving a one-time rate hike of up to $7 per day that takes effect when the new 5,537-space garage opens in November. — Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Some employers aiming to manage cost increases plan to offer plans with higher deductibles, requiring workers to pay more out of pocket before insurance coverage takes effect, the Business Group on Health said. — Amina Niasse, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Whether Ackman’s diagnosis holds up against the city’s own housing data remains contested, but as Mamdani’s rent freeze takes effect, the fight over who’s to blame for New York’s affordability squeeze is only getting louder. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Andrew Wevers / Getty Images In a statement, the university said the agreement takes effect immediately and creates new name, image and likeness opportunities (NIL) for Colorado State student-athletes. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Any funding for Democracy Dollars in the 2028 election cycle will need to be budgeted by the mayor and city council in the two-year budget that takes effect in 2027, said Bradley Johnson, the city’s finance director. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 30 July 2026

The rule takes effect immediately, even as the agency collects public comments. — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 30 July 2026

Beijing’s ban takes effect next year; safety advocates don’t expect a US rule to come into force before 2030. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 23 July 2026