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

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

Smaller deduction for highest tax bracket watch now Trump’s legislation also caps the charitable deduction for filers in the top income tax bracket, a change that took effect starting this year. — Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

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

While Levine Cava’s reductions on late-night routes survived intact in the budget, commissioners agreed to take up the issue again this fall before the cuts took effect this spring. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

The state experienced a major surge in retirements in the first six months of 2022 as veteran workers scrambled to leave service before new limits on pensions took effect. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026