effectuating

verb

Definition of effectuatingnext
present participle of effectuate
as in creating
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 Synonyms for effectuating
  1. creating
  2. generating
  3. bringing
  4. doing
  5. producing
  6. spawning
Verb
  • Honda and Nissan are not creating buzzy EVs The transition to electric globally is another force.
    Rafael Nam, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In the past, Medina said, the two tried their hand at creating a viral moment with a fake Instagram video of Jones getting a suggestive face tattoo.
    Amanda Rosa, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of creating
Verb
  • Keep your goals Measurable too, such as creating 2 social media captions per day, sending out 5 proposals per week, or generating 10 blog ideas per month.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This ensured the Canucks entered the middle frame on even terms despite generating just two five-on-five shots in the opening 20 minutes.
    Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of generating
Verb
  • Christmas centers on humility and grace — the birth of a savior in the humblest of settings, bringing a hopeful message of personal redemption and universal love.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Real intimacy lies in bringing your beautifully flawed self into the experience.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of bringing
Verb
  • Breaking free requires embracing vulnerability and authenticity, and feeling supported in doing so.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For me, ending the year with intention isn’t about doing more.
    Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of doing
Verb
  • That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, a powerful storm system in the Pacific Ocean is producing extreme waves that are only seen every few years on the West Coast.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of producing
Verb
  • That film was a box office hit, earning $136 million at the global box office and spawning four sequels.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Meet the Parents earned $330 million worldwide, spawning a sequel four years later in Meet the Fockers (2004).
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of spawning
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