effects 1 of 2

noun

plural of effect
as in things
transportable items that one owns the family packed up its household effects and moved to Florida

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effects

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of effect
as in causes
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
Noun
The result gives researchers a different way to examine anomalous Hall effects. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026 Some meteorologists are predicting a more mild early winter season due to the effects of El Nino, which could have an impact on this year’s flu season, Wu said. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026 The surging price of diesel, which is crucial for transportation, farming and industry, has had broad effects across the economy. — Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Eating Sweetened Foods With Protein Eating protein alongside sugary snacks can help stabilize your blood sugar and minimize the spikes that lead to a host of adverse health effects. — Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2026 Obscured Releasing has acquired North American distribution rights to The Drug in Our Pocket, a documentary by Anne Sundberg about the pernicious effects on young people of constant smartphone use. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026 If enacted, its effects might be felt from the capital markets to your retirement savings account. — Tzachi Zach, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026 The iced Americano is aerated to create creamy, cascading effects, which are its only real selling points. — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026 My research provides a foundation for examining the internal architecture governing how pressure is processed before its effects become visible through decisions and behavior. — Dr Natalie Callis, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
Still, stakeholders are unsure what effects a veto override will have. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 Here, The Athletic outlines United’s debt picture and what effects this latest refinancing may have. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 13 June 2026 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
  1. things
  2. causes
  3. possession
  4. creates
  5. belongings
  6. brings
  7. stuff
  8. prompts
Noun
  • After things go awry in the Congo, the family in The Poisonwood Bible dissolves readily.
    — Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • In some ways, things have changed considerably for Reid over the last year after the television adaptation of her 2019 novel, Heated Rivalry, became a cultural phenomena.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of things
Verb
  • Plus, an infected deer tick must keep its harpoon-like feeding tube in the bloodstream for 36 to 48 hours to transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.
    — Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • This causes the cement paint and patching compound to dry too quickly.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of causes
Noun
  • The bands, alumni and game-day traditions still frame the scene, but conference races are tightening and every possession begins to carry a little more weight.
    — Wilton Jackson, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Krell argues that the information ICE demanded is entirely within the agency’s own possession.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of possession
Verb
  • In 2025, the first chime of bells from a mountain pavilion at dawn, accompanied by a gentle morning greeting, creates a space where each collection is experienced independently and explores the versatile expressions of Songmont’s design language.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The seamless connection to the water creates a sense of freedom and relaxation, making every morning feel like a dream.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of creates
Noun
  • The woman was able to break free and rushed out of the home, not returning until Ross was gone to gather her belongings, according to the report.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Policies are available to renters and businesses, but most are purchased by homeowners covering up to $250,000 for their property and $100,000 for belongings.
    — MICHAEL PHILLIS, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of belongings
Verb
  • Their arrival brings the number of satellites developed for GHGSat to 13.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This brings us back to how Crohn’s is not juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
    — John Mildenberger, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of brings
Noun
  • A lot of the Hamilton stuff is quite emotional and deeply meaningful to the greater themes of the book.
    — Max Gao, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
  • There's a lot of places where, not just the immigration message, but just what stuff costs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of stuff
Verb
  • This is particularly important because AI models quickly become familiar with how a user prompts the model and interprets its output, and the model presents information according to these patterns.
    — Monideepa Tarafdar, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Immediately after installation, Avira prompts you to run a Smart Scan.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of prompts

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“Effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effects. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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