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
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.
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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
The point of activism is to effectuate change and to embrace responsibility for positive social outcomes connected to their cause.
—Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2024
In the absence of such laws, a culture of transparency can be difficult to effectuate.
—Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2024
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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
The point of activism is to effectuate change and to embrace responsibility for positive social outcomes connected to their cause.
—Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2024
In the absence of such laws, a culture of transparency can be difficult to effectuate.
—Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectuate
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Alternate payment gateways cause Volusion to charge 1.25% for Personal, 0.65% for Professional, 0.35% for Business, and custom percentages for Prime.—
Robert Anderson,
PCMAG,
27 Feb. 2025
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But, unlike the 2019 outbreak, during which 1,274 individual cases of measles were confirmed in 31 states, this latest outbreak has already caused one death, the first from the disease in the U.S. since 2015.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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They are recognized leaders in creating the kind of strikingly original campaigns that energize audiences and consumers alike growing from core to more.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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What To Know Newsom announced on Wednesday a new proposal that will create a $125 million mortgage relief program to assist homeowners at risk of foreclosure or whose homes were destroyed or severely damaged by recent natural disasters dating back to 2023.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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The senior forward has a happy-go-lucky nature, always bringing an optimistic perspective.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Hairstylist Efi Davies wanted to bring an air of elegance to the nostalgic look.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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Any new mandate requiring that many people to comply within 30 days surely would have generated widespread coverage by legitimate media outlets, and the terms of the testing program would have been made public through official government channels.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Sludge generated by Charlotte Water’s treatment plants is recycled on more than 10,000 acres of private farmland in North and South Carolina, according to the agency.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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One of the other people takes out a gun, prompting Wilson to run in the other direction.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Frozen nutrition shakes sold to long-term care facilities and other care institutions have been linked to a deadly listeria outbreak, prompting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to announce a nationwide recall.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Brown revealed her new platinum blonde ‘do at the start of the month, before giving her locks their red carpet debut at Sunday’s 2025 SAG Awards.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The extraditions were done at the request of the U.S. government as President Donald Trump’s tariff deadline looms.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Lawrence, Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer of Doozer Productions executive produce alongside Tarses and Carell.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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The doc is produced by Big Sur, Mad Entertainment and RAI Cinema in co-production with Luce Cinecittà.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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