effecting

verb

Definition of effectingnext
present participle of effect
as in causing
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. creating
  2. bringing
  3. generating
  4. doing
  5. producing
  6. spawning
Verb
  • For example, creating unique offers for regular customers can have a significant impact.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The movement components feature a variety of finishes, including circular graining, sandblasting, and black rhodium coating, creating a visually striking contrast with the white case.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of creating
Verb
  • Our manufacturing workforce is incredibly experienced—and a new generation of workers is bringing the STEM skills, digital savvy and creativity needed to unlock future growth.
    Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Many Syrians, both at home and abroad, have been overcome by shock and jubilation at the news that President Bashar al-Assad fled the country — bringing an end to more than 50 years of brutal rule by him and his family.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of bringing
Verb
  • Because crypto profits are driven by generating hype and marketing, the technology has spawned a durable digital culture of people longing for community or chasing after the allure of 1,000x returns, as well as those who relish just how much crypto pisses off the right people.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, at the time of writing, the post has been upvoted 90,000 times on Reddit, generating 1,500 comments along the way.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of generating
Verb
  • But the third nominee, Robin Williams, still got on stage at the insistence of Nicholson and ended up doing a spot-on imitation of him.
    Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The installation and monthly fees related to those alarm systems are also deductible as part of the cost of doing business on those types of properties.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of doing
Verb
  • Parti Productions and Doctor Foster maker Drama Republic are producing Saviour.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Lead stars Witherspoon and Ferrell both producing alongside Conor Welch, Lauren Neustadter, and Jessica Elbaum.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of producing
Verb
  • Brian Thompson, 50, CEO of the healthcare insurance giant, was gunned down last week in Midtown Manhattan, spawning a five-day manhunt that eventually led to Mangione’s arrest at a McDonald’s restaurant in Altoona, Pa.
    Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Other records Swift broke on the Eras Tour included attendance at venues like Wembley Stadium, spawning the highest-grossing concert film of all time and the record for the most mobile data used during a standalone concert.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of spawning
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