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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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Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for several insecticides known to be effective against screwworm.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

A combined company would be in a good position to accommodate that surge in demand and it could be effective in shielding customers from the spike, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

For adults with mental conditions resistant to therapy, psychiatric medication can be effective.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The proposal to further strengthen the detection of mule accounts by limiting credits and enhancing due diligence , could also be effective, but will be resource-intensive and costly.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 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

be effective

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