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in effect

ADVERB
in actuality
Synonyms
WEAK
basically effectively essentially really virtually

Example Sentences

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According to the Little Lake Education Assn., in January, the district imposed a cap on healthcare contributions — in effect, steep pay cuts to educators — pushing some employees’ monthly costs as high as $1,400.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Deductions for seniors, tips, overtime and car-loan interest on American-assembled cars are in effect until 2028.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The Church ran about 100 mother and baby homes across England where unmarried pregnant women would be sent, in effect, to hide them from society.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

But the government has appealed, and the ban remains in effect in the meantime.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Jefferson, in effect, needed to liberate himself from nostalgic memories.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis