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be effective

VERB

work out

Synonyms

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accomplish achieve arrange come out complete develop devise figure out fix form formulate handle happen resolve win

WEAK

attain bring off clear come to terms compromise construct contrive elaborate evolve find out finish get something done go go well manipulate pan out plan prosper pull off put together reach agreement result succeed swing turn out up

Antonyms

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break destroy disarrange disorganize disturb fail forget give up halt ignore lose neglect stop

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In their 20s, they learn how the family council works and how to be effective in a boardroom.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

The position of AI leaders like Amodei is that allowing a time lag in the case of artificial intelligence might leave it too late for regulation to be effective.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

“To be effective in the Senate, you need knowledge, experience, seniority and relationships,” she said Tuesday in her first debate against Jackson, the former Maine Senate president.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026

Bryan Mbeumo: Didn't have enough support to be effective in the lead striking role but led one counter and turned smartly to score United's goal.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

An official of the Department explained that “an aggressive methods improvement program” showed the lower rate to be effective.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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