as in caused
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 effected
The Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team also provides free, confidential, 24-hour emotional support to those effected by traumatic incidents at (617)431-0125.
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Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
This issue has effected several other manufacturers of other products.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
The all-electric Bentayga isn’t the only EV that has been effected by changes at Volkswagen Group.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
Floridians deserve to know how their money is being spent, and how their daily lives might be effected if their local governments are starved of revenue.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
My condolences to those others who have been effected by this tragic destruction.
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Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
5 Feb. 2026
As in all del Gaudio’s work, wood is used prominently for its visceral impact, all of it naturally and boldly treated and effected with precise detailing.
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Richard Olsen,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Efforts and resources continue to support communities effected.
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Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
26 Dec. 2025
Grossu expressed interest in doing the same thing for those in the Caribbean effected by Hurricane Melissa.
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Charlotte Observer,
23 Dec. 2025
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
This issue has effected several other manufacturers of other products.
—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
The all-electric Bentayga isn’t the only EV that has been effected by changes at Volkswagen Group.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
Floridians deserve to know how their money is being spent, and how their daily lives might be effected if their local governments are starved of revenue.
—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
My condolences to those others who have been effected by this tragic destruction.
—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
5 Feb. 2026
As in all del Gaudio’s work, wood is used prominently for its visceral impact, all of it naturally and boldly treated and effected with precise detailing.
—
Richard Olsen,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Efforts and resources continue to support communities effected.
—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
26 Dec. 2025
Grossu expressed interest in doing the same thing for those in the Caribbean effected by Hurricane Melissa.
—
Charlotte Observer,
23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effected
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Ground movement caused by celebrating fans is different from a real earthquake, so while the stadium must've been moving with the fans, the stadium was in no real threat.
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There were 23 outbreaks that met that threshold in 2025, 18 of which were caused by norovirus, and the illness was behind 15 out of 18 outbreaks the prior year.
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Colombia was lively from the off, but Portugal eventually settled into the game and created its own chances.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Many have carried the Indian flag and brought copies of the constitution to the demonstration.
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Reyna lifted the ball into the penalty area for Pulisic, who brought it down and won a corner kick.
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
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The department’s limited release of materials prompted outcry and lawsuits from people saying the department was acting to protect rich and powerful people mentioned in the files.
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The back-and-forth prompted Steiner to send a letter denying Hawley’s claims and chiding him for a lack of civility.
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
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Wisconsin Republicans did the same last year, and similar efforts have been raised in other states.
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This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O’Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
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What that fourth-inning strikeout, the following exchange of beliefs and subsequent skirmish produced, then, was fittingly a form of presence.
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But the arrival of Buc-ee's supercharged the trend and spawned imitators like Wally's, which has three 50,000-square-foot locations in the Midwest, with plans for more.
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In 2011, Impractical Jokers was launched on Tru TV, and the long-running series has spawned a feature film and several spinoffs.
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“Effected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effected. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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