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be in effect

VERB

hold

Synonyms

STRONGEST

last operate remain stay

STRONG

apply exist persevere persist resist wear

WEAK

be in force be the case be valid have bearing hold good hold true remain true stand up stay staunch

Antonyms

STRONGEST

go leave

STRONG

give up quit stop

WEAK

abandon cancel cease desert disbelieve drop forsake halt let go release

Example Sentences

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The Kremlin said it had ordered a temporary truce to be in effect from Saturday afternoon until the end of Sunday, a 32-hour period during which Russia would stop fighting "in all directions".

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The amber warnings in Scotland are currently due to be in effect until midday on Saturday.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

The new rate, a slight increase from the previous 3.98%, will be in effect for six months.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

The closure will be in effect from Basilone Drive just south of San Clemente through Harbor Drive just north of Oceanside.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2025

It would be, in effect, paying the government for incarcerating him for a month.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

be in effect

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