as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the hope that the greater social interaction between members of the different classes will effectuate greater school spirit
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Recent Examples of effectuate
The knock-on effect of this postponement was to allow teams in contention for Sasaki’s services to effectuate all sorts of transactions to free up bonus pool money that could be used to make their respective team more attractive to Sasaki (read: having the highest offer).
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Dan Freedman, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The company effectuated a 1-for-10 reverse stock split on November 6, 2023, and its common stock is now quoted on the OTC Markets Pink Current Information tier under the symbol 'NVOS'.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2024
Another statement related to the elimination of capital gains on bitcoin transactions; this action would require Congress to modify the tax code to effectuate a permanent change.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Past recipients of the award who were honored specifically for effectuating change on the issue of inclusion include Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin, former U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin and filmmakers Peter and Bobby Farrelly.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024
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Dan Freedman, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The company effectuated a 1-for-10 reverse stock split on November 6, 2023, and its common stock is now quoted on the OTC Markets Pink Current Information tier under the symbol 'NVOS'.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2024
Another statement related to the elimination of capital gains on bitcoin transactions; this action would require Congress to modify the tax code to effectuate a permanent change.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Past recipients of the award who were honored specifically for effectuating change on the issue of inclusion include Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin, former U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin and filmmakers Peter and Bobby Farrelly.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectuate
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Untreated blood clots can affect blood supply to the brain and cause a life-threatening stroke, per the outlet.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The recoil is enough to knock a drone off course and may cause the operator to lose sight of the target.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Often called the holy grail of clean energy, nuclear fusion creates four times more energy per kilogram of fuel than traditional nuclear fission and 4 million times more than burning coal, with no greenhouse gasses or long-term radioactive waste.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2025
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As before, no new money is created when original savings are used up.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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That’s what the Dolphins are bringing aboard Wilson to be.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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Joe Thuney brings significant upgrade to line March 5: The Bears haven’t had an offensive lineman named first-team All-Pro since 2006.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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There’s Image Playground, which allows the user to generate AI art using text prompts or quick sketches.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The state’s controversial system of budget caps has generated surpluses averaging $1.8 billion over the past seven years, a sum equal to 8% of the current General Fund.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Korean Air recently unveiled a new logo and livery, prompting mixed reactions from the public.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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At the moment, none of the specific indicators look to be near levels that would prompt the committee to declare recession.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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Then Sterling did some less effective things and got suspended anyway, so that mad idea was, at least, parked for the time being.—
Amy Lawrence,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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He’s done stuff that’s gotten him attention that was not acting.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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That hub’s work has produced over 100 research papers and patents.—
Ian Sayson,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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To avoid inadvertently sending hidden pests, don’t mail plants or produce to out-of-state friends or family without clearing it first with your local agricultural office.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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