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Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes effect
takes hold
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Baltimore will already be around 90° by noon as the hot weather pattern takes hold of the forecast.
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Ultimately, sustainable transformation takes hold when people are not only supported by culture and technology, but also personally invested in the collective success of the organization.
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“Takes effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20effect. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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