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

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

The rate, which will be in effect for six months, is little changed from the 3.98% rate that has prevailed for the past six months.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

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 proclamation will be in effect until terminated by the Board of Supervisors.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

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

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers