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as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
better health is always one of the effects of improved hygiene
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2
as in impact
the power to bring about a result on another
religion has a profound effect on our lives
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3
as in possession
effects plural
transportable items that one owns
the family packed up its household effects and moved to Florida
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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
classroom presentations designed to effect greater interest in careers in scientific fields
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Recent Examples of effect
Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
But treatment, which typically involves medications to block the hormone testosterone, can have adverse effects on the brain and body.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Curcumin has anti-inflammatory effects that support heart health.
—Jennifer Moll, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
That could lead the Fed to keep rates elevated until the duties – and their effects on consumption, business outlays and hiring – drive unemployment to about 4.7% by next year, the research firm said.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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Noun
What’s remarkable is that relatively small amounts can have significant effects.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
But treatment, which typically involves medications to block the hormone testosterone, can have adverse effects on the brain and body.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Curcumin has anti-inflammatory effects that support heart health.
—Jennifer Moll, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
That could lead the Fed to keep rates elevated until the duties – and their effects on consumption, business outlays and hiring – drive unemployment to about 4.7% by next year, the research firm said.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effect
Noun
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The way the division has played to this point, however, keeps those outcomes as real possibilities.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Polis also highlighted a unique concern: the CAIA deviates from traditional discrimination frameworks by prohibiting all discriminatory outcomes from AI systems, regardless of intent.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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If the case is appealed to a circuit court of appeals, that could broaden the impact because circuits span multiple states.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The trend has raised alarm because visitors from abroad have an important impact on the U.S. economy — especially in California, one of the leading destinations for German tourists.—
Erik Kirschbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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When the court in 1995 struck down a federal law banning the possession of a handgun within 1,000 feet of a school on the grounds that Congress exceeded its authority under the commerce clause, Souter asserted in dissent that the court should have instead deferred to Congress .—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The sharp elbows and sweat equity generated more possessions to offset 39.1 percent shooting from the field and helped the Warriors take a 1-0 lead in the series despite only having Steph Curry for 13 minutes in the game because of a hamstring injury.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
Verb
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As for tornado fatalities, this year, many of the twisters that caused deaths occurred in Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi, the Storm Prediction Center said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The result of those horrendous 1992 seasons placed the Patriots and Seahawks atop the 1993 NFL Draft.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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For now, Ratcliffe’s arrival has provided an opportunity for the Glazers to step back from the day-to-day, shuffle slightly out of the spotlight, pocket a cool $151.5m each, and see whether a different hand at the tiller could reap better results on and off the pitch.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Her style leans toward country and Americana with a wide array of rhythmic influences.—
Monica Hooper,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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The influence here, though, permeated into the clubhouse, its effect just as long lasting.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
Verb
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The proprietary process recovers up to 98 percent of critical metals while minimizing contaminants, creating a ready feedstock for downstream refiners.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Especially because the way it was created was just a Hail Mary.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effect. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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