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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  1. things
  2. possession
  3. creates
  4. brings
  5. stuff
  6. generates
Noun
  • But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
  • But now things are getting even more messy.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of things
Noun
  • What’s changed is the Leafs are no longer a possession team (24th in the league).
    James Mirtle, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • According to Second Spectrum, the Warriors scored just 0.83 points per possession on 53 half-court possessions against the Heat’s zone defense.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of possession
Verb
  • Its mission is helping solar scientists better understand the sun, whose magnetized material creates solar wind in the solar system.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This creates the phenomenon of intestinal hyperpermeability, transforming the intestine into a veritable sieve.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of creates
Verb
  • Scott Olson/Getty Images A merger between the two automakers would create the world's third-biggest automaker behind Toyota and Volkswagen — and that brings a lot of potential benefits.
    Rafael Nam, NPR, 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
  • Make sure to get a good sear on the beef tips in the skillet, and don't skimp on the sour cream. get the recipe 03 of 21 Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings Classic chicken 'n dumplings epitomizes quintessential Southern cuisine, combining all the good stuff in one singular bowl.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Her own childhood could have been the stuff of an Audiard movie.
    Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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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