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

Several new California laws took effect ahead of the 2026-27 school year, bringing changes that could affect students, parents, teachers — and drivers — across the state. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Evidence that employers try to maximize the number of people working for them part time instead of full time and with benefits arose after the Affordable Care Act fully took effect in 2014. — Paul Osterman, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

Also on Wednesday, the court is expected to consider a challenge to the new environmental licensing law that took effect in February. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

When a court can undo in June what took effect in January, a dependable process is worth more than any single correct answer. — Elie Y. Katz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Council members said Charlotte began preparing for the transition before the legislation took effect. — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026

Ortega and Murillo further expanded their authority through sweeping constitutional changes that took effect in 2025. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

The state’s action, which took effect Monday, cites multiple noncompliance issues against the Provo Canyon School’s campus in Springville. — Kathy McCormack, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Palm Beach adopted the restrictions in November 2024, while Miami Beach and several other municipalities in Miami-Dade began enforcing the limits in May 2025 after the state law took effect. — Miami Herald, 6 July 2026