effects 1 of 2

noun

Definition of effectsnext
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

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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 Synonyms for effects
  1. things
  2. possession
  3. creates
  4. brings
  5. stuff
  6. generates
Noun
  • The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • So certain things that would kill in a room are a disservice to the audience.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of things
Noun
  • During their first offensive possession in their 27-19 victory, the Kansas City Chiefs faced a crucial 4th and 1.
    Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Walker has never been a Philipp Lahm, Trent Alexander-Arnold or Joao Cancelo in possession, but his difficulties have increased in a team that is suddenly low on cohesion and fluency.
    Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of possession
Verb
  • The result is sports car–like handling that creates a formidable surf wave.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Decluttering creates space for focus and innovation.
    Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of creates
Verb
  • Reporting Deadline Which brings us back to the role of the individual.
    Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • There is a notion of qualified immunity for federal officials, and especially prosecutors, from being sued for their official acts, but this would be unlikely to apply when a federal official brings legal proceedings knowingly and maliciously to seek retribution.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of brings
Noun
  • While it's not expected to snow on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, the white stuff from Monday could hang around to give the holiday a festive look.
    Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The whole sequence where the Doctor pilots the TARDIS down the motorway while trying to save Donna is edge-of-your-seat stuff.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of stuff
Verb
  • Connection Fox, for example, helps users keep track of important contacts, sets reminders to get in touch and even generates suggestions for ways to reach out, keeping important relationships from going cold.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This group generates turnovers and gets after jump shooters.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of generates
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