as in things
transportable items that one owns
the family packed up its household effects and moved to Florida
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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 effects
ABC News, 19 May 2026
However, there are occasional visual flourishes, like the beginning and end of each stage resembling sketches, and the backgrounds featuring light pencil lines and watercolor effects, hinting that the game takes place in a storybook.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
Here are simple routines that can enhance magnesium's effects and your holistic health.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
These conditions can increase your vulnerability to adverse effects from poor air quality.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Our results show dramatic, mostly negative, effects of federal policy changes on researchers, the research system and American competitiveness.
—Eric Welch, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Changing your eating and exercise habits can have drastic effects on your appearance, even over a short period of time.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The series is also pursuing recognition across a wide swath of craft categories, including cinematography, editing, production design, prosthetic makeup, costumes, hairstyling, sound editing, sound mixing and special visual effects.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 May 2026
Other impacts of marine heat waves Harmful algal blooms are among the most visible effects, forming when warm, slow-moving water fuels rapid algae growth.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
What effects the death of his son or other losses and loves had upon his plays are secrets that Shakespeare carried with him to the grave.
—James Shapiro, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Noun
Advocates said the effects would be felt by communities most in need of medical providers.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
However, there are occasional visual flourishes, like the beginning and end of each stage resembling sketches, and the backgrounds featuring light pencil lines and watercolor effects, hinting that the game takes place in a storybook.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
Here are simple routines that can enhance magnesium's effects and your holistic health.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
These conditions can increase your vulnerability to adverse effects from poor air quality.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Our results show dramatic, mostly negative, effects of federal policy changes on researchers, the research system and American competitiveness.
—Eric Welch, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Changing your eating and exercise habits can have drastic effects on your appearance, even over a short period of time.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The series is also pursuing recognition across a wide swath of craft categories, including cinematography, editing, production design, prosthetic makeup, costumes, hairstyling, sound editing, sound mixing and special visual effects.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 May 2026
Other impacts of marine heat waves Harmful algal blooms are among the most visible effects, forming when warm, slow-moving water fuels rapid algae growth.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Verb
The overwhelming amount of digital evidence that both district attorneys and public defenders in Colorado must manage is so dire that state lawmakers created a task force to address the issue, which effects every criminal case in the state.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
What effects the death of his son or other losses and loves had upon his plays are secrets that Shakespeare carried with him to the grave.
—James Shapiro, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effects
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Or, in this case, cutting things up with scissors and tossing them around.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Combining the televote with the jury votes causes countries to suddenly surge or plummet in the final rankings.—
Glen Weldon,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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And a lot of rain all at once causes problems for overwhelmed soil.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The fiasco left aspiring translators in Korea, most of them people of color, with one less route into the profession, further enabling white people’s social and actual capital to be kept within their possession.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Other than the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks are the only postseason team that ranks in the top three in points scored and allowed per 100 possessions.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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This creates true David-versus-Goliath scenarios, matches between the best teams in the world and those on the very fringes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Scott Ellis creates these incredibly warm, playful rooms where a small group of people can really come together and tell a story.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Prosecutors said Altoona officials sought the warrant to facilitate the transfer of Mangione’s belongings to New York investigators, not to authorize the search of his possessions.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Ellis used a firearm to threaten victims and steal jewelry and other belongings, including family heirlooms and wedding rings, according to the District Attorney’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Din initially brings Grogu to the Client and retrieves his reward, only to have a change of heart.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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In addition to drug experiments, Varda also brings various defense experiment payloads on its spaceflights for the Pentagon to help defray the cost, Reilly says.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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The Mets want to see better results with his stuff in the zone before giving him another start.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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In fact, one of my chief complaints about some contemporary thrillers is the feeling that characters are required to do dumb stuff by the unseen hand of the author, just so more crazy twists can happen.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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The impact is expected to accelerate after the 2030 Census prompts redistricting in almost every state.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Each session prompts the release of endorphins and serotonin, both of which help regulate mood and how the body responds to pressure.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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