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be effective

VERB

work out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

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

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The results suggest that boosting this natural cleanup pathway could form the basis of new therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, which affect millions of Americans and still lack effective treatments.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Some common conditions affecting the vagina still lack effective treatments.

From Salon • Sep. 17, 2023

Many regions also lack effective collection systems for recovering household and business e-waste.

From Scientific American • Dec. 21, 2022

Unprepared to flee: Despite the destruction caused by California wildfires over the past three years, an investigation finds that many at-risk cities lack effective evacuation strategies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2019

The attorney general cited congressional testimony by some of the ATF agents in the probe who said they lack effective enforcement tools.

From Washington Post • Nov. 8, 2011

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