Synonyms of took effect

took effect

phrase

past tense of take effect

as in worked

to produce a desired effect

You'll feel better once the medication takes effect.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• worked
• performed
• operated
• took
• took hold
• reacted
• acted
• resulted
• responded
• affected
• behaved
• influenced
• swayed
• panned out
• redounded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• backfired
• fizzled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of took effect

Saturday marks a year since a fragile ceasefire took effect, while Israeli strikes continue. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

Israeli strikes have killed more than 1,400 Palestinians since the ceasefire took effect, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. — Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

An amendment to the state’s Live Local Act that took effect in July allows developers to build workforce housing on government land in a bid to tackle the state’s shortage of affordable housing. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Similar tariffs on drones took effect last month, following a ban on new models in December. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026

The law, which initially took effect July 1, allows individuals convicted of other misdemeanors and some nonviolent felonies to petition the court to seal their records. — Liam Bowman, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Since those market shifts took effect, Apple has adjusted its prices, raising the cost of the M3 Ultra Mac Studio. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

Both appointments took effect immediately, expanding the board from seven directors to nine. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

As the pentobarbital took effect, Ramey took a deep breath, sputtered and began snoring. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026